Chief Compliance Officer – Corpay Cross-Border Division

Corpay; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a strategic Chief Compliance Officer to lead its global compliance strategy within the Cross-Border Division. This pivotal role involves overseeing a large compliance team, managing relationships with regulatory bodies, and ensuring robust anti-financial crime frameworks while driving business growth. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in financial crimes compliance, particularly in the banking or FinTech sectors, and will demonstrate a strong ability to navigate complex regulatory environments. Join a forward-thinking company that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration, and make a significant impact in the world of cross-border payments and compliance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in financial crimes compliance in banking or FinTech.
• Deep expertise in FX and international payments across high-risk verticals.

Responsibilities

• Lead global compliance strategy and oversee a team of 50+ professionals.
• Ensure adherence to evolving compliance requirements and foster a culture of compliance.

Skills

Financial Crimes Compliance

Regulatory Compliance

Project Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent

Tools

Compliance Analytics Tools

Financial Crime Detection Technologies

Job description

Chief Compliance Officer – Corpay Cross-Border Division

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

About Corpay’s Cross-Border Division
Corpay’s Cross-Border Division provides global payment and currency risk management solutions through a network of regulated entities operating in Australia, Canada, the European Union, Jersey, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States. As we continue to expand into new jurisdictions, we remain committed to delivering innovative and compliant financial solutions to our diverse client base.

Position Summary
The Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) will serve as the senior leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing Corpay’s global compliance strategy within the Cross-Border Division. The CCO will lead a team of 50+ compliance professionals across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, ensuring that Corpay maintains robust anti-financial crime frameworks while enabling business growth. This role requires a strategic leader with deep subject matter expertise in financial crimes compliance, as well as the ability to navigate a complex, multi-jurisdictional regulatory and licensing environment. The candidate should demonstrate strong executive presence and a proven track record of operational excellence. The role will interface with C-suite executives, regulatory bodies, and key banking partners to ensure Corpay’s continued adherence to evolving compliance requirements while fostering a culture of compliance throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Compliance Leadership & Governance
   • Oversee and continuously enhance Corpay’s Financial Crimes Compliance (FCC) Program.
   • Provide strategic guidance to business leaders across the Corpay Cross-Border Division, balancing regulatory requirements with aggressive commercial objectives.
   • Manage and develop a global compliance team of 50+ professionals across multiple time zones, ensuring operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
   • Liaise with global regulatory authorities to monitor, interpret, and implement new FCC regulations impacting Corpay’s operations.
   • Maintain a corporate governance framework, reporting compliance matters to Boards of Directors and senior executives across multiple Corpay entities.
   • Serve as stakeholder in managing relationships with banking and non-banking financial institutions globally.
   • Provide oversight and strategic direction for internal and external audits and regulatory examinations.
2. Financial Crime & Sanctions Compliance
   • Ensure FCC Program alignment with international AML/CFT/Sanctions/Export Control frameworks and regulatory expectations while managing to business SLAs and Corpay’s risk appetite.
   • Lead internal Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) operations, ensuring effective detection, investigation, and reporting of suspicious activities.
   • Optimize and oversee compliance operations by managing workflows, SLAs, resourcing, systems, and team performance to ensure efficiency, scalability, and regulatory adherence.
3. Regulatory & Risk Management
   • Assess and mitigate exposure related to nested payments and high-risk payment verticals by developing and implementing robust risk management frameworks.
   • Monitor regulatory developments in key jurisdictions (Australia, Canada, EU, Jersey, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, and US) and operationalize required changes.
   • Oversee the development, implementation, and testing of FCC policies, procedures, and controls across Corpay’s regulated entities.
   • Lead the execution of key compliance initiatives, including program enhancements, system implementations, risk assessments, and process optimizations.
4. Training, Culture, and Compliance Awareness
   • Oversee AML/CFT and sanctions training programs ensuring awareness at all organizational levels.
   • Deliver training to address emerging regulatory issues and evolving financial crime threats.
   • Foster a strong culture of compliance, ensuring that employees understand and adhere to regulatory obligations and ethical standards.

Qualifications & Experience

1. Required Qualifications
   • Minimum of 15 years of experience in FCC roles within banking or FinTech sector.
   • Deep expertise in FX and international payments, including managing exposure across high-risk verticals (e.g., MSBs, FIs, Gaming, Crypto, etc.) and geographies (e.g, LATAM, Eastern Europe, etc.)
   • Strong knowledge of AML, CFT, and sanctions regulations across multiple jurisdictions, with a preference for experience in Australia, Canada, EU, Jersey, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, and US.
   • Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, business-aligned compliance strategies.
   • Track record of managing relationships with global regulatory bodies and banking partners.
   • Proven experience in developing, implementing, and optimizing global FCC programs.
   • Track record of successfully leading, developing, and mentoring large global compliance teams.
   • Strong project management skills and experience executing technology transformation initiatives.
   • Experience managing budgets and optimizing resources to ensure cost-effective compliance operations.
   • Ability to clearly communicate complex regulatory concepts to executives, board members, and regulators.
   • Experience leading internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and risk assessments.
   • Experience navigating licensing and approvals for entering new jurisdictions.
   • Familiarity with emerging financial crime detection technologies, systems, and compliance analytics tools.
   • Preference for experience overseeing swap dealer compliance and CFTC regulations, including engagement with the CFTC and NFA.
2. Preferred Qualifications
   • Juris Doctor (JD)/Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent legal background.
   • CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or equivalent compliance certification.
   • Prior C-suite executive engagement experience, including board-level reporting and strategy development.
   • Experience managing swap dealer compliance programs, ensuring adherence to CFTC regulations, and engaging with the CFTC and NFA.

Reporting Structure
The Chief Compliance Officer will:
• Report to: Global Chief Compliance Officer, Corpay
• Direct Reports: Five (5) regional Compliance Directors, each responsible for a key jurisdiction or function.

Corpay’s Core Values
We are looking for a leader who embodies Corpay’s values:
• Integrity – Do the Right Thing
• Innovation – Imagine the Possibilities
• Execution – Get it Done
• People – Make the Difference
• Collaboration – Work Well with Others

Why Join Corpay?
As a global leader in cross-border payments and financial crime compliance, Corpay offers an exciting and challenging environment for senior compliance professionals. This is an opportunity to lead a high-impact compliance function, engage with senior leaders and regulatory authorities worldwide, and contribute to the strategic growth and integrity of Corpay’s global operations.