Compliance Manager

Qualco; Town of Greece (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Ticket restaurant card

Annual bonus programs

Modern IT equipment and mobile data

Private health insurance

Onsite gym and wellness facilities

Flexible working model

Job summary

Qualco is seeking a Compliance Manager in the United States (New York area) to lead regulatory compliance and AI governance efforts. The role covers GDPR, DPIAs, data protection, AML, and governance across the Group. You will work with Risk, InfoSec and Audit to maintain strong controls and reporting.

You will coordinate with business units to implement compliant processes, deliver training, and monitor evolving regulatory requirements in a fast-paced fintech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law required with compliance focus.
• Minimum eight years of proven compliance experience in tech/fintech or regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, GDPR, AI governance and AML/anti-money laundering.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Greek; ability to interpret regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AI governance activities and regulatory alignment.
• Drive GDPR/privacy governance, DPIAs, subject rights handling and breach response.
• Coordinate DORA, NIS2, ISO controls and remediation actions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies; report to senior management.
• Collaborate with Risk, InfoSec and Audit; support regulatory reporting and investigations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Bilingual English/Greek

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Claude

Job description

About us

We are Qualco Group, a leading fintech organisation with over 25 years of experience delivering innovative technology solutions to banks and financial institutions. Serving clients in over 30 countries, we leverage advanced technologies, such as AI and analytics, to develop proprietary software and platforms that accelerate digital transformation and generate lasting value for businesses, society, and the broader economy.

At QUALCO, we empower the financial world through innovative technology. As a Compliance Manager, you will manage compliance matters and support the preparation and execution of the Company's Compliance Programme across regulatory compliance, supervisory reporting, personal data protection (GDPR), artificial intelligence (AI) governance and anti-money laundering (AML). The role involves overseeing the implementation of standards and policies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, while working closely with other compliance teams across the Group.

A Day in the Life of a Compliance Manager at Qualco will include:

• Coordinates AI governance activities, including AI system inventory, risk classification, compliance assessments, transparency requirements, human oversight controls and alignment with applicable AI regulatory frameworks, including the EU AI Act;
• Oversees GDPR compliance activities, including privacy governance, records of processing activities, DPIAs, data subject rights handling, breach response, policies, controls and awareness initiatives;
• Supports compliance with DORA and NIS2 requirements by coordinating regulatory gap assessments, monitoring ICT and cybersecurity obligations, and following up on remediation actions;
• Supports ISO compliance by coordinating controls, maintaining required evidence, supporting audits, and following up on remediation actions to ensure continued alignment with relevant standards;
• Monitors compliance with applicable laws, credit regulations and industry codes, maintaining relevant policies and procedures and supporting timely remediation of non-compliance issues;
• Assesses compliance risks across new products, services and business activities, identifying gaps and driving corrective actions to strengthen the control environment;
• Builds compliance awareness across the organization by delivering targeted training, promoting a strong compliance culture, and providing practical guidance to business divisions on key compliance matters;
• Reviews Customer & Third Parties contracts to meet regulatory obligations;
• Consults and coordinates with other control-related functions (e.g. Risk, Info Sec, Audit);
• Produces regular reports for senior management and regulatory authorities on compliance performance and issues;
• Supports AML/CFT compliance through customer due diligence, screening, suspicious activity escalation, regulatory reporting, and financial crime risk mitigation;
• Ensure all activities are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, while supporting the continued implementation of the Group Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy.

Requirements

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Law;
• Eight (+) years of proven compliance experience, preferably within technology, fintech, credit servicing or regulated outsourcing environments, with exposure to regulatory compliance, GDPR, AI governance and Legal Tech;
• Adequate knowledge of financial services regulatory frameworks;
• Adequate knowledge of leading practices and developments in the regulatory environment and evolving best practices in compliance control, including AI and GDPR areas;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them to practical situations;
• Professional attitude, high level of integrity and strong personal ethics;
• Self-motivated and able to work independently;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in Greek and English;
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office;
• Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude or equivalent solutions, will be considered an asset.

Benefits

Your Life @ Qualco

As a #Qmember, you'll embody our values every day, fostering a culture of teamwork & integrity, passion for results, quality & excellence, client focus, and agility & innovation. Within a truly human-centred environment built on mutual respect and trust, your dedication to our shared vision will not only be recognized but also celebrated, offering boundless opportunities for your personal and professional growth.

Find out more about #LifeatQualco qualco.group/life_at_qualco_group

Join the #Qteam and enjoy:

• Competitive compensation, ticket restaurant card, and annual bonus programs.
• Cutting-edge IT equipment, mobile, and data plan.
• Modern facilities, free coffee, beverages, and indoor parking.
• Private health insurance, onsite occupational doctor, and workplace counselor.
• Flexible working model.
• Onsite gym, wellness facilities, and ping pong room.
• Career and talent development tools.
• Mentoring, coaching, personalised annual learning, and development plan.
• Employee referral bonus, regular wellbeing, ESG, and volunteering activities.

At QUALCO, we value diversity and inclusivity. Your race, gender identity and expression, age ethnicity or disability make no difference in Qualco. We want to attract, develop, promote, and retain the best people based only on their ability and behavior.