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Zip Co · 2 weeks ago

Compliance Program Management Lead

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$144K/yr - $152K/yr

12+ years exp

Zip Co Limited is a digital financial services company that offers innovative, people-centered products. They are seeking a Compliance Program Management Lead to manage key enterprise-wide compliance initiatives, particularly focusing on the SOX program across various regions, while collaborating with multiple stakeholders to ensure effective program delivery.

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Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end execution of the SOX program across Group, US and ANZ entities, ensuring timelines, documentation, and control owner engagement are met

Partner with internal stakeholders, as well as external consultants to coordinate readiness and response for control assessments and audits

Develop, maintain, and socialize project plans, risk registers, and action trackers across multiple workstreams

Provide structured, recurring program updates to senior leaders and governance forums

Build operational reporting and dashboards to track remediation, readiness, and milestones

Drive global coordination of compliance and risk initiatives, ensuring alignment across regions and functions

Identify opportunities for automation and tooling—leveraging AI where possible—to improve program delivery and reporting accuracy

Support program intake, prioritization, and change management across the compliance portfolio

Ensure documentation and records meet regulatory and internal policy requirements

Qualification

SOX complianceRisk managementProject managementStakeholder engagementCollaboration toolsExecutive communicationAutomation familiarityPrioritization skillsNavigating ambiguityIndependent work

Required

12+ years of experience managing global programs or projects in regulated industries, preferably within fintech, Finance or Compliance functions

Deep understanding of SOX, internal controls, or similar regulatory frameworks

8+ years of experience managing global programs or projects in regulated industries, preferably within fintech, Finance or Compliance functions

Demonstrated ability to communicate program risks, dependencies, and outcomes to executive stakeholders

Strong project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement skills

Experience working with or across LRC, Finance, or Technology teams in a global context

Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Confluence)

Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and deliver in fast-paced environments

Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity across matrixed teams

Preferred

Qualifications in project management (e.g., PMP)

Familiarity with how AI and automation intersect with enterprise risk or compliance tooling is a plus

Benefits

Flexible working culture

Incentive programs

20 days PTO every year

Generous paid parental leave

Leading family support policies

Company-sponsored 401k match

Learning and wellness subscription stipend

Beautiful Union Square office with a casual dress code

Industry-leading, employer-sponsored insurance for you and your dependents, with several 100% Zip-covered choices available

Company

Zip Co

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Zip Co Limited (ASX: ZIP) is a digital financial services company, offering innovative, people-centred products that bring customers and merchants together.

Founded in 2013

Sydney, New South Wales, AUS

1001-5000 employees