Olive Asset Management · 4 days ago
Head of Compliance (Digital Bank/FinTech)
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expOlive Asset Management is looking for a Head of Compliance (Digital Bank/FinTech) who will take full ownership of their compliance function. This critical leadership role involves designing, implementing, and leading a compliance program that enables digital banking while ensuring regulatory and legal adherence.
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Responsibilities
Own compliance end-to-end : Lead all aspects of compliance strategy, execution, and team-building across global markets
Manage critical relationships : Act as the key compliance liaison with regulators, banking partners, and auditors
Embed compliance into the business : Works hand-in-hand with product, engineering, and business teams to ensure compliance considerations are integrated into product design, customer onboarding, and business expansion
Build and scale the compliance team : Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing compliance team that embodies Conduit's values of autonomy and ownership
Stay ahead of regulations : Monitor evolving global regulatory frameworks in fintech, payments, and stablecoins; proactively adapts compliance programs to stay ahead of potential challenges
Policy execution & strategy : Dive deep into operational compliance (KYB, KYC, AML monitoring, client risk scoring, transaction screening) while also defining licensing strategies and regulatory expansion roadmaps
Mitigate risk while enabling growth : Design compliance frameworks that protect company customers while enabling rapid scaling across emerging markets
Board-level reporting : Provide regular updates to the CEO, board, and business committee on banking compliance performance, risks, and key risk areas to support strategic decision-making
Compliance education : Educates employees on practical compliance principles and develops a compliance-first culture
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in compliance, legal, or risk management roles within banking, fintech, financial services, or regulatory agencies
Proven track record of building or scaling compliance programs in product-driven, fast-paced environments, ideally at a digital bank, or FinTech company
Strong working knowledge of U.S. commercial and consumer financial regulations, including those relevant to digital banking, bank products, cross border banking and payments
Experience designing and implementing AML/KYC/KYB programs, with knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), OFAC requirements, UDAAP/UDAP, FACTA, Reg E, and FinCEN guidance
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply regulations pragmatically, enabling compliant solutions that support digital banking and user experience
Experience engaging with state and federal regulatory bodies, auditors, and financial institution partners, with a confident and credible communication style
Comfortable working cross-functionally with product, engineering, legal, and operations to embed compliance into the product lifecycle
Familiarity with tooling for transaction monitoring, case management, and reporting
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey compliance risks, requirements, and opportunities to both technical and executive audiences
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
CAMS certification (or equivalent AML credential) strongly preferred
JD, CRCM, or other relevant certifications a plus
Company
Olive Asset Management
Olive Asset Management is a forward-thinking investment firm committed to deliver customized investment solutions .
201-500 employees
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