BSA Officer & AML/Sanctions Lead - Fintech Compliance

Portage Ventures GP Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Kikoff Inc. is seeking an experienced BSA Officer to lead the AML and OFAC compliance program across its bank-partner ecosystem. This leadership role combines program design with hands-on investigation review and regulatory coordination.

You will build and mentor a growing team, collaborate with regulators and sponsor banks, and drive timely remediation of findings while shaping Kikoff's compliance strategy in a fast-paced fintech environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in BSA/AML/OFAC compliance.
• Experience leading regulatory examinations.
• Experience building or scaling transaction monitoring and sanctions screening programs.
• Experience with sponsor-bank programs and CIP reliance.
• CAMS certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Serve as Kikoff's designated BSA Officer with authority for BSA/AML compliance.
• Lead and continuously enhance the BSA/AML program (risk assessments, CIP, CDD/EDD, monitoring, SAR/CTR).
• Lead OFAC sanctions compliance across products and counterparty screening.
• Build, mentor, and lead a growing AML and sanctions team.
• Partner with sponsor banks and regulators on examinations and CIP reliance.
• Lead regulatory examinations, internal audits, and remediation actions.
• Develop and deliver AML/OFAC training for relevant teams.
• Present program metrics and risks to executives and the Board.

Skills

BSA/AML/OFAC

Regulatory exams

Bank fintech partnerships

Leadership/mentoring

Sardine/Alloy/Unit21

CAMS certification

Legal/regulatory background

Startup environment

Job description

Kikoff Inc. is seeking an experienced BSA Officer to lead the AML and OFAC compliance program across its bank-partner ecosystem. This leadership role combines program design with hands-on investigation review and regulatory coordination.

You will build and mentor a growing team, collaborate with regulators and sponsor banks, and drive timely remediation of findings while shaping Kikoff's compliance strategy in a fast-paced fintech environment.