Freelancer.com · 2 months ago
Compliance Program Lead
San Francisco, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFreelancer.com is a fast-growing fintech company seeking a highly skilled Compliance Program Lead to oversee and enhance their regulatory compliance initiatives. This role is responsible for ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements related to payments, financial crime compliance, data privacy, and licensing, while working cross-functionally to develop and manage compliance processes.
CrowdsourcingFreelanceMarketplaceOutsourcing
Responsibilities
Conduct compliance assessments and review risk obligations to identify control gaps and emerging issues
Carry out periodic reviews of existing risk assessments to ensure continued relevance and accuracy
Conduct internal compliance controls testing to evaluate the effectiveness of AML/CTF, licensing, and operational compliance controls
Conduct transaction monitoring and act as an escalation point for BSA/AML/CTF operational matters
Oversee various MTL and Escrow licensing and regulatory filings, managing renewals and reporting obligations in a timely and accurate manner
Maintain and enhance compliance documentation, policies, and procedures to align with evolving regulatory expectations as part of our regulatory monitoring and change management program
Monitor and assess compliance risks, implementing effective controls and process improvements as necessary
Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance requirements into business operations and new product initiatives
Support regulatory audits, examinations, and inquiries, ensuring proper documentation and effective communication with regulators
Conduct compliance training and awareness programs for employees, fostering a culture of compliance throughout the organization
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to evaluate and implement third-party compliance tools for transaction monitoring, KYC, and AML screening. Act as a backup BSA / AML Compliance and Transaction Monitoring Manager
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Finance, Law, or a related discipline)
CAMS certification required
5 or more years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or risk management within financial services, fintech, or a related industry
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements related to payments, AML/financial crime compliance, data privacy, and licensing
Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives in a structured, deadline-driven environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess compliance risks and implement process improvements
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills, ensuring compliance documentation, audits, and filings are accurate and timely
Experience working in a compliance function within fintech, payments, banking, or financial services
Hands-on experience managing one or more core compliance areas, such as transaction monitoring, licensing and renewals, regulatory filings, surety bond renewals, program documentation, or data privacy compliance
Experience working with cross-functional teams (e.g., Legal, Risk, Product, and Operations) to support compliance initiatives
Proven ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements to business operations and compliance processes
Experience handling regulatory filings and audits, ensuring ongoing adherence to applicable laws and industry best practices
Preferred
Additional compliance-relevant certifications such as CRCM, CFE, or CIPP (or willingness to obtain)
Extensive experience working with regulators or auditors on compliance-related inquiries and examinations
Knowledge of third-party compliance tools such as Actimize, Alloy, Trulioo, or similar transaction monitoring/KYC platforms
Exposure to global compliance frameworks and multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements
Experience with policy drafting and process improvement initiatives, contributing to the enhancement of a compliance program
Familiarity with privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, or other global data protection laws
Experience in a rapidly scaling fintech or payments company, balancing regulatory compliance with business growth
Benefits
Competitive compensation package, including benefits and career development opportunities.
Company
Freelancer.com
Thirteen-time Webby award-winning Freelancer is the world’s largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace by total number of users and projects posted.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Ariyan Islam Raj
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