Chief Compliance Officer - US Payments

International Erosion Control Association; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Chief Compliance Officer to lead their compliance program in the payments sector. This pivotal role involves overseeing the acquisition of money transmitter licenses and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of experience in compliance, particularly within the payments or money service business landscape. This position offers the chance to shape compliance culture in a dynamic environment, working closely with senior stakeholders and regulators to mitigate risks and adapt to regulatory changes. Join a forward-thinking organization and make a significant impact in a critical leadership role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior compliance roles within payments or money service businesses.
• Experience with MTL acquisition and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Scale the compliance program for the payments team.
• Create a culture of compliance and partner with other executives.

Skills

Compliance Management

Regulatory Affairs

Stakeholder Communication

Risk Assessment

Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs)

Education

Advanced Degree in Law or Business

Compliance Certifications

Job description

A large, global company in the E-Commerce and Payments space is seeking a Chief Compliance Officer for their US Payments business to be based in the New York or San Francisco areas for a confidential search. This role is an opportunity to scale the compliance program of a well-funded, stable entity that recently spun off from a parent organization. The role would be responsible for the continued acquisition and maintenance of necessary money transmitter licenses (MTLs) and the overall compliance program for payments within the organization. An ideal candidate will have direct experience with MTL acquisition, regulatory affairs, and running a large compliance program within a complex matrix.

The role will be responsible for creating a culture of compliance for the payments team at the organization, while partnering with other compliance executives to identify key risks and regulatory change that impact the organization. Any experience at a large FinTech or other large money service business within the media, technology, or e-commerce industries will be considered.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in a senior compliance function within a payments platform or MSB
• Experience working with senior stakeholders, regulators, and internal partners
• Experience handling acquisition and maintenance of MTLs
• Background interfacing with state, federal, and global regulators in the payments industry
• Work within a complex company matrix on a national/global scale
• Advanced degrees or certifications are a plus
• Strong communication skills and ability to present to senior stakeholders