About the Organization

We are a U.S.-headquartered global fintech and digital payments infrastructure platform enabling cross-border transactions, embedded finance solutions, real-time settlement systems, digital wallets, and institutional-grade payment processing across 60+ jurisdictions.

Our platform processes billions of dollars in daily transaction volume for financial institutions, multinational enterprises, and regulated partners. Operating in a highly scrutinized environment governed by U.S. federal regulators, international financial authorities, and evolving digital asset regulations, compliance integrity is foundational to our operational license and institutional trust.

As global regulatory frameworks become increasingly complex, including AML, KYC, sanctions screening, consumer protection laws, data privacy mandates, and digital asset oversight, we are seeking a strategic Head of Global Compliance to architect and lead enterprise-wide compliance governance at an international scale, fully remote within the United States.

This is not a policy management role. This is a global regulatory leadership mandate.

Job Function

The Head of Global Compliance will define and oversee enterprise-wide compliance strategy, regulatory engagement, global policy governance, transaction monitoring oversight, and cross-border regulatory alignment across digital payments and financial services operations.

This executive ensures that growth, innovation, and expansion occur within disciplined regulatory frameworks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Define and execute a global compliance strategy aligned with fintech regulatory frameworks

• Oversee AML, KYC, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring programs

• Lead global regulatory change management initiatives

• Establish enterprise compliance governance structures across regions

• Guide internal compliance audits and risk assessments

• Manage engagement with U.S. federal regulators and international financial authorities

• Implement compliance training and awareness programs across distributed teams

• Oversee third-party compliance due diligence and vendor governance

• Strengthen data privacy and consumer protection compliance programs

• Guide digital asset regulatory oversight where applicable

• Present compliance posture and risk exposure reports to executive leadership and the Board

• Lead global compliance team development and succession planning

Strategic Support

• Advise the Chief Risk Officer and CEO on regulatory risk exposure and mitigation strategy

• Support expansion into new international markets with disciplined compliance readiness

• Contribute to M&A due diligence and post-acquisition regulatory integration

• Align compliance strategy with enterprise innovation initiatives

• Strengthen investor confidence through robust governance frameworks

• Support enterprise ESG and governance reporting initiatives

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive compliance leadership experience

• 8+ years within fintech, digital banking, payments, or regulated financial services

• Deep expertise in U.S. federal regulatory frameworks (BSA/AML, OFAC, CFPB, etc.)

• Experience managing cross-border regulatory compliance programs

• Proven leadership overseeing global compliance organizations

• Strong knowledge of digital payments and fintech regulatory ecosystems

• Demonstrated success in engaging with regulators and audit committees

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD or advanced regulatory degree preferred

• CAMS or equivalent certification strongly preferred

Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

• Executive presence with Board-level communication capability

• Strong regulatory interpretation and risk assessment discipline

• High ethical standards and governance integrity

• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset

• Resilience in high-scrutiny regulatory environments

• Strong cross-functional collaboration capability

• Ability to lead distributed compliance teams remotely

• Strategic thinker with operational execution focus

Working Conditions

• Fully Remote – United States

• Periodic domestic and international regulatory travel (15–25%)

• High-accountability environment tied to regulatory compliance metrics

• Executive-level reporting to Board Audit and Risk Committees

• Collaboration across distributed global compliance teams

Compensation & Benefits

Total Executive Compensation Package: $320,000 – $410,000 USD

Executive Compensation Includes:

• Competitive base salary within stated range

• Performance-based annual incentive aligned with compliance and governance metrics

• Long-term equity participation and executive incentive plans

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with employer contribution

• Remote work flexibility and home office support

• Executive leadership coaching and advisory programs

• Generous PTO and executive leave structure

Why Join Us

• Lead global regulatory governance within a rapidly expanding fintech platform

• Influence compliance strategy at an international scale

• Partner with executive leadership, shaping the future of digital payments

• Competitive executive compensation aligned with enterprise responsibility

• Opportunity to build one of the most robust compliance frameworks in modern financial technology