Director, Compliance - Americas Region

PayCargo, LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking a Director of Compliance for the Americas Region. You will oversee compliance programs across the U.S., Canada, and LATAM, enhancing AML programs and ensuring regulatory adherence. The ideal candidate has 8-10 years in compliance roles and a strong understanding of financial regulations. This position offers a competitive salary and bonus plan in a dynamic environment focused on collaboration and purpose.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in compliance, legal, or risk roles within financial services, fintech, or payments.
• Deep understanding of U.S. and Canadian regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience building or enhancing compliance programs from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance efforts across the Americas.
• Strengthen the U.S. compliance program.
• Drive global alignment and operational excellence.

Skills

Compliance management

AML and sanctions programs

Risk-based due diligence

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree or certification (e.g., CAMS, CRCM)

Job description

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PayCargo is the trusted, global platform for logistics, helping businesses navigate the complexities of payments and invoice processing. Backed by deep industry knowledge and unrivaled AI technology, the solutions streamline financial workflows, improving transparency, and enhancing productivity.

With real-time payment capabilities and a network of 5,000+ vendors-including MSC, Maersk, ZIM, and leading air, rail, and terminal partners-PayCargo improves cash flow and ensures faster, more reliable cargo movement.

Headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, we're the leading digital platform for air and cargo payments in North America and expanding rapidly worldwide. In 2022, PayCargo raised $130 million in Series C funding from Blackstone Growth to support our vision of becoming the global standard for B2B freight payments.

About the Role

PayCargo is seeking a Director of Compliance, Americas Region - a senior compliance leader who will shape and elevate our regulatory, AML, and operational compliance programs across the United States, Canada, and LATAM. This role will play a pivotal part in strengthening our compliance infrastructure to support our rapid growth in the fintech and payments space.

As the Director, Compliance, you will:

Lead Compliance Across the Americas

• Serve as MLRO for PayCargo Canada, managing AML and sanctions programs, investigations, SAR reporting, and regulatory filings with FINTRAC and the Bank of Canada.
• Oversee implementation of Canada's Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA), including compliance testing, vendor due diligence, and safeguarding frameworks.
• Provide AML and RPAA compliance training for operations and business teams.

Strengthen the U.S. Compliance Program

• Enhance AML and sanctions programs through improved risk-based due diligence, KYC/KYB automation, and registration flow optimization.
• Build and oversee a Compliance Assurance Testing Program and support ongoing audits, SOC certifications, and bank partner reviews.
• Lead product compliance efforts for card surcharging, ACH monitoring, and transaction oversight.

Drive Global Alignment & Operational Excellence

• Partner with the VP, Global Compliance to harmonize AML controls and compliance training across jurisdictions.
• Serve as the regional escalation point for compliance and regulatory matters.
• Develop compliance metrics, dashboards, and operational risk frameworks for executive reporting.

You Are Likely To Succeed If:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or certification (e.g., CAMS, CRCM) a plus.
• 8-10 years of experience in compliance, legal, or risk roles within financial services, fintech, or payments.
• Deep understanding of U.S. and Canadian regulatory requirements, including AML, OFAC, and RPAA.
• Proven experience building or enhancing compliance programs from the ground up.
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills with the ability to influence across functions.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, matrixed organization, balancing multiple priorities and stakeholders.

What We Offer:

Our compensation package includes a competitive salary and bonus plan. Your success at PayCargo is determine by the impact that you are making, and how well you collaborate with the various teams that you interact. Everyone at PayCargo is empowered to take ownership to learn, self-improve, and master their skills in an environment focused on efficiency, collaboration, and purpose.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer - We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.