Chief Compliance Officer

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Unlimited PTO

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plans

Catered lunches

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Chief Compliance Officer to shape and scale a robust compliance program within a highly regulated finance space. This remote role partners with executive leadership, regulators, and banking partners to embed compliance at the core of the business.

The ideal candidate has deep financial services compliance experience, with leadership skills to build and sustain relationships across the organization and with external stakeholders. Remote work available nationwide.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in compliance programs at a regulated financial institution.
• Proven ability to manage regulatory exams and audits with regulators and banking partners.
• Strategic mindset with capability to build scalable compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the compliance analyst team and establish operational standards.
• Serve as BSA Officer, managing BSA/AML and sanctions programs end-to-end.
• Build and maintain policies and training to support staff compliance.

Skills

BSA Officer

Regulatory exams

Leadership

Regulatory risk

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Chief Compliance Officer to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This leader will shape and scale the organization's compliance program as it grows within a highly regulated environment. The role will partner closely with executive leadership, banking partners, regulators, product, engineering, and operations to embed compliance into the business from the outset. This is a strategic, hands-on opportunity to strengthen governance, support growth, and build a scalable framework for long-term regulatory success.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in financial services compliance, with the ability to manage complex regulatory obligations while building trusted relationships across the organization and with external stakeholders.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $200,000 - $300,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the compliance analyst team, establishing operational standards
• Serve as BSA Officer, managing BSA/AML and sanctions programs end-to-end
• Build and maintain compliance policies and a comprehensive training program for staff
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and prioritize initiatives based on results
• Establish independent compliance testing and oversight, distinct from standard BSA monitoring
• Manage state money transmitter licenses and facilitate national trust charter progression
• Maintain strong relationships with regulators and compliance leadership in banking partnerships
• Oversee regulatory exams and audits, managing preparation and remediation processes
• Integrate compliance into product and feature development from the outset
• Create scalable compliance systems that evolve with company growth
• Advise executive leadership on regulatory strategies and emerging risks
• Promote a culture of trust, honesty, and rigor throughout the organization

Qualifications

• Deep experience in compliance programs at a regulated financial institution, ideally with BSA Officer experience
• Proven ability to manage regulatory exams and audits, fostering strong relationships with regulators and bank partners
• Direct experience with OCC processes; charter application experience is highly valued
• Strong leadership skills with experience in building and managing teams of compliance analysts
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with diverse stakeholders from examiners to engineering teams
• Strategic mindset with the ability to proactively identify and manage regulatory risks
• Client-focused approach to compliance, ensuring it serves clients while meeting regulatory standards

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity packages
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO) for employees
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plans for financial security
• Catered lunches in the office to enhance employee experience

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.