Compliance Analyst – Manager

Jobtailor; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Compliance Lead in Seattle to own BSA/AML, sanctions, KYC/KYB, regulatory reporting, and testing programs. You will manage audits, remediation, and SOC2 controls while partnering with banking partners and internal teams.

You will create and maintain policies, SOPs, and training, driving process improvements and regulatory alignment across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience with compliance, risk, or regulatory functions.
• Deep knowledge of BSA/AML, KYC/KYB, OFAC, sanctions and SARs.
• Authorized to work in the United States and able to commute to Seattle weekly.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Chief Financial Officer and serve as a core member of the Compliance function
• Own BSA/AML, sanctions, KYC/KYB, regulatory reporting, and compliance testing programs
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on compliance initiatives
• Lead recurring and ad hoc audits through completion and remediation
• Assist with SOC2 controls and other SOC requirements
• Serve as daily primary compliance liaison for external issuing bank partner
• Create, maintain, and improve compliance documentation, policies, and SOPs
• Train and assess internal team readiness on compliance topics
• Update tools/workflows for regulatory and partner requirements
• Bridge compliance, business, and technical teams in day-to-day operations
• Onboarding tool development roadmap and automation
• Research and report unusual activities and fraud-related activities to banking partners and authorities
• Liaise with leadership regarding non-standard charges or merchants in reports

Skills

BSA/AML

KYC/KYB

Regulatory Compliance

Audit Management

SOC2 Controls

Suspicious Activity Reporting

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Risk Management

Commercial Card Programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

CAMS

CRCM

Tools

Compliance Tools

Workflow Systems

Audit Management Software

Data Analytics Tools

Training Platforms

Job description

• Report to the Chief Financial Officer and serve as a core member of the Compliance function


• Own BSA/AML, sanctions, KYC/KYB, regulatory reporting, and compliance testing programs


• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on compliance initiatives


• Lead recurring and ad hoc audits through completion and execute post-audit remediation, including process, reporting, and system changes


• Assist with SOC2 controls and other SOC requirements


• Serve as the daily primary compliance liaison for the external issuing bank partner


• Create, maintain, and improve compliance documentation, policies, and SOPs


• Partner with the BSA Officer to develop internal compliance training, track training, develop assessments, and ensure team readiness


• Partner with operations and engineering teams to update tools and workflows for regulatory and partner requirements


• Bridge compliance, business, and technical teams to integrate compliance processes into day-to-day operations


• Partner with the Senior Operations Manager on the Onboarding tool development roadmap and automation of customer information capture


• Research and report unusual activities and fraud-related activities to banking partners, network partners, and authorities


• Liaise with customer leadership regarding non-standard charges or merchants identified in transaction reporting, including MasterCoverage claims escalation and follow-up

Requirements

• Manager candidates: 5-7 years of experience with compliance, risk, or regulatory


• Analyst candidates: 3+ years of experience with compliance, risk, or regulatory


• Familiarity with commercial card programs and fintech strongly preferred


• Manager candidates: Deep knowledge of BSA/AML, KYC/KYB, OFAC, sanctions, suspicious activity reporting, and broader regulatory frameworks


• Analyst candidates: Working knowledge of BSA/AML, KYC/KYB, OFAC, sanctions, suspicious activity reporting, and broader regulatory frameworks


• Ability to quickly pick up new concepts


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities with precision


• Data-fluent and tech-savvy, comfortable leveraging tools and systems to identify compliance risks and optimize workflows


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of drafting clear compliance documentation, reports, and training materials, and interfacing with a wide range of stakeholders


• Proven ability to partner effectively across compliance, operations, engineering, and external partners


• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field


• CAMS, CRCM, or other compliance certifications preferred


• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States


• Must be able to commute to the Seattle office on a weekly basis

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in BSA/AML, KYC/KYB, and regulatory compliance, with a strong ability to collaborate across teams and manage compliance documentation and training. Proven track record in conducting audits, remediating findings, and optimizing compliance workflows using technology.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• BSA/AML Compliance


• KYC/KYB Knowledge


• Regulatory Reporting


• Compliance Documentation


• Audit Management

Hard Skills

• BSA/AML


• KYC/KYB


• Regulatory Compliance


• SOC2 Controls


• Suspicious Activity Reporting


• Compliance Testing


• Process Improvement


• Data Analysis


• Risk Management


• Commercial Card Programs

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail


• Organizational Skills


• Communication Skills


• Collaboration


• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• CAMS


• CRCM

Industry Keywords

• Fintech


• Regulatory Frameworks


• Sanctions


• OFAC


• Compliance Programs

Tools & Technologies

• Compliance Tools


• Workflow Systems


• Audit Management Software


• Data Analytics Tools


• Training Platforms