Compliance Lead, Financial Services and Bank Partnerships | Housing

EliseAI; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EliseAI is seeking a Compliance Lead to help build and operate AML/BSA, KYC/KYB, fraud detection and loss prevention, and sanctions compliance programs. This role will maintain regulatory readiness, manage relationships with banking partners, and ensure policies and systems support responsible growth.

You will work cross‑functionally with Legal, Product, Engineering, Operations, and stakeholders to operationalize compliance, support audits, and improve KYC and transaction‑monitoring workflows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years AML/BSA compliance experience at a fintech, bank, payment processor or similar.
• Hands‑on experience managing relationships with banking partners or sponsor banks.
• Experience building AML/BSA programs from 0 to 1.
• Knowledge of transaction monitoring, due diligence, and sanctions screening.
• Strong written communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements for cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Willingness to work in person 4–5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve the company's AML/BSA, KYC/KYB, fraud and sanctions programs.
• Serve as primary compliance contact for banking and fintech partners.
• Lead KYC/KYB processes, oversee monitoring, and prepare required reports.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical workflows with Legal, Product, and Engineering.
• Contribute compliance guidance to new products and market initiatives.
• Coordinate tests, audits, and responses to regulators and partners.
• Track regulatory developments and translate them into actionable steps.
• Build a culture where compliance is embedded in product and outcomes.
• Own the BSA/AML training program and report progress to third parties.

Skills

AML/BSA compliance

Relationship management

Regulatory knowledge

Transaction monitoring

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

Tools

Sardine

Job description

About EliseAI

At EliseAI, we're improving the industries that matter most: housing and healthcare. Everyone needs a place to live and access to quality healthcare, yet both are often harder to secure than they should be.

By integrating AI agents deeply into existing workflows, we make them more efficient, reduce costs, and improve the experience for everyone.

• Housing: We simplify how renters tour apartments, sign leases, submit maintenance requests, and stay connected with their property team—bringing everything they need for their home into one place.
• Healthcare: We make it easy to schedule appointments, complete intake forms, and we help patients communicate with providers, so everyone can focus on health instead of paperwork.

With EliseAI, organizations reduce manual work, improve accessibility, and deliver a seamless experience across essential services. We recently raised a $250 million Series E round led by Andreessen Horowitz to accelerate this mission.

About The Role

We are seeking a Compliance Lead to help build and operate our AML/BSA, KYC/KYB, fraud detection and loss prevention, and sanctions compliance programs. This role will be instrumental in maintaining regulatory readiness, managing relationships with banking and financial institution partners, and ensuring our policies, processes, and systems support responsible growth.

You will work cross‑functionally with Legal, Product, Engineering, Operations, and business stakeholders to operationalize compliance efforts, support audits and examinations, and improve KYC and transaction‑monitoring workflows. This is a high-impact role with direct influence on our ability to meet critical compliance timelines, maintain trusted partner relationships, and support the operations of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve the company's fraud monitoring, KYC/KYB, AML/BSA and OFAC/sanctions compliance programs, including policies, procedures, risk assessments, and governance materials
• Serve as a primary compliance contact for banking, fintech, and other financial institution partners, overseeing recurring meetings, reporting cycles, obligations, open items, and escalations
• Lead KYC/KYB processes, oversee transaction‑monitoring operations, review escalated alerts and investigations, and prepare Unusual Activity Reports (UARs) and other required reports for financial institution partners
• Work with Legal, Product, and Engineering to translate regulatory requirements into practical workflows, controls, system rules, audit trails, and monitoring capabilities
• Contribute compliance guidance to new products and market initiatives, identifying risks early and helping teams launch responsibly at speed
• Coordinate compliance testing, audits, examinations, issue remediation, and responses to partner or regulator requests
• Track state and federal regulatory developments, translating them into clear, prioritized actions for the business
• Help build a culture where compliance is practical, embedded in the product, and accountable to real outcomes
• Own our BSA/AML compliance training program, building content, tracking completion, and reporting to third parties

Requirements

• 5+ years of AML/BSA compliance experience at a fintech, bank, payment processor, money services business, or comparable regulated financial institution
• Hands‑on experience managing relationships with banking partners, sponsor banks, or other financial institutions
• Experience building an AML/BSA compliance program from 0 to 1
• Working knowledge of transaction monitoring, customer identification and due diligence, enhanced due diligence, sanctions screening, investigations, and UAR and SAR processes
• Strong understanding of FinCEN regulations, the Bank Secrecy Act, and OFAC sanctions requirements
• Experience with compliance technology and operational tooling; familiarity with platforms such as Sardine or similar systems is a plus
• Clear written communication, sound judgment, and the ability to translate complex compliance requirements for cross‑functional stakeholders
• Excellent organizational rigor and the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines and stakeholders without things slipping
• Willingness to work in person at our office 4–5 days a week

Job Compensation Range

The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $190,000. EliseAI offers a competitive total rewards package which includes base salary, equity, and a comprehensive benefits & perks package. Exact compensation is determined based on a number of factors including experience, skill level, location and qualifications which are assessed during the interview process. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided by our Recruiting Team during the hiring process.

EliseAI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Employment with EliseAI is on an “at-will” basis, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We will also consider qualified applicants in accordance with the Austin Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance.

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].