Check · 4 hours ago
Regulatory & BSA Compliance Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$177K/yr - $195K/yr
5+ years expCheck is a company that simplifies payroll processes and builds payroll businesses with partners. They are seeking a Regulatory & BSA Compliance Lead to oversee compliance with BSA/AML and state money-transmission regulations while leading audits and developing scalable compliance systems.
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Responsibilities
Serve as Check’s BSA Compliance Officer, owning and updating the BSA/AML and sanctions program, including drafting policies and procedures, building controls for KYC, investigating suspicious activity, filing SARs, transaction monitoring, team training, and annual program reviews
Lead state money-transmission compliance, including licensing, renewals, reporting, and day-to-day regulator engagement
Serve as the central point of contact for regulatory audits and partner-bank reviews, and ensure company-wide audit readiness
Prepare and submit required regulatory filings, partnering with Finance, Legal, and outside counsel on documentation tied to MTL obligations
Maintain and evolve the Compliance Management System, ensuring policies and controls are accurate, accessible, and actionable
Use technology to streamline filings, reporting, monitoring, and internal workflows
Track and implement remediation items arising from audits, exams, or regulatory findings
Report key AML and MTL risks, trends, and program updates to executive leadership and the Board
Build strong, collaborative relationships with regulators, banking partners, and industry peers
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in fintech, payments, banking, or regulatory compliance, with direct exposure to AML/BSA/OFAC and money-transmission licensing requirements
Hold an ACAMS, CRCM, or bring equivalent expertise in BSA/MTL compliance
Have implemented and scaled a cross-functional MTL compliance program
Have led state exams, partner-bank audits, or regulatory assessments from preparation through resolution and remediation
Are comfortable owning both program strategy and execution, including drafting policies and preparing filings
Communicate clearly, navigate ambiguity with sound judgment, and influence across teams
Use technology to make compliance scalable and efficient
You are a builder at heart, comfortable rolling up your sleeves and driving outcomes independently
Benefits
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, and basic life insurance coverage, effective on their first day of work
Stock options
Flexible PTO and sick leave
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents
Flexible return-to-work
9 annual holidays
A 401 (k) retirement plan
$100 monthly stipend for home internet and mobile phone expenses
Company
Check
Check is a leading payroll infrastructure provider that allows platforms to build successful payroll businesses.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$119MKey Investors
StripeBedrock
2022-02-16Series C· $75M
2021-01-27Series B· $35M
2020-01-01Series A· $8M
Leadership Team
Andrew Brown
Founder & CEO
Vivek Patel
Cofounder & CTO
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