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Shufti · 1 month ago

Global Head of Compliance

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

Shufti is a global leader in AI-powered identity verification and anti-money laundering solutions. The Head of Compliance will lead the global compliance framework, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and managing legal operations to support the company's strategic objectives.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComplianceFinTechInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware

Responsibilities

Own the global compliance framework and maintain visibility across all key risk areas

Ensure Shufti identifies and complies with all relevant regulatory obligations in the jurisdictions where it operates or where its customers are located

Provide day-to-day advice to internal stakeholders on compliance implications of new products, product changes, commercial structures, customer proposals, vendor relationships, and market expansion plans

Escalate material issues to the General Counsel and executive team with clear options and recommendations

Own the full lifecycle of compliance policies and procedures, including drafting, implementing, updating, and communicating policies

Maintain Shufti’s compliance risk register and conduct regular risk assessments by jurisdiction and business line

Design and oversee internal compliance monitoring and testing programs

Coordinate responses to internal and external audits and ensure remediation actions are agreed, documented, and completed within timelines

Oversee day-to-day compliance operations and ensure all key processes are documented, repeatable, and auditable

Manage compliance incidents from identification through to closure, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions

Design and deliver compliance training for all staff, with targeted training for higher-risk functions

Act as the key point of contact for enterprise customers and partners on compliance topics

Collaborate with Legal to ensure contracts appropriately allocate compliance responsibilities

Support the General Counsel in responding to regulatory enquiries, information requests, inspections, and licensing processes

Support the operational implementation of data protection obligations under GDPR, UK GDPR, and other relevant privacy regimes

Assist with data protection impact assessments, transfer risk assessments, record-keeping, and vendor due diligence

Contribute to incident response for potential data protection issues and help ensure alignment with contractual and legal commitments

Coordinate legal and contract administration workflows, including a central intake and tracking process for tasks

Oversee contract lifecycle administration, from draft intake to signature and repository management

Produce regular reports and dashboards for senior leadership on legal and compliance project status, renewals, and milestones

Maintain and improve legal templates, playbooks, and guidance materials

Lead and mentor compliance and legal-operations staff, setting clear objectives and development plans

Foster a proactive, solution-oriented mindset and close collaboration across functions

Support future team planning and contribute to building a scalable compliance and legal-operations function

Qualification

Compliance experienceAML knowledgeKYC knowledgeData protection knowledgeLegal operations experienceContract administrationContract lifecycle managementStakeholder interactionCAMS certificationICA certificationEnglish communicationTeam leadershipProject management