Global Compliance Leader, Payments & FinTech

ALG Executive Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 425,000; Full time

Job summary

A global payments and fintech organization is seeking an experienced Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to lead its compliance and regulatory strategy in the United States. The CCO will oversee compliance across payments and digital assets, ensuring a robust compliance infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have 10-15+ years in compliance within financial services, a strong background in B2B payments, and fluency in Mandarin Chinese. This role is pivotal for the organization’s growth and requires collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of compliance experience in financial services, fintech, payments, or digital assets.
• Strong experience within B2B payments and financial infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with U.S. Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) and state regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the company’s compliance program in the United States.
• Develop and implement a global compliance framework covering AML, CTF, sanctions, KYC/KYB.
• Manage the company’s U.S. Money Transmitter License (MTL) strategy.

Skills

B2B payments

Cross-border payments

AML/BSA compliance

Leadership

Fluency in Mandarin Chinese

Job description

A global payments and fintech organization is seeking an experienced Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to lead its compliance and regulatory strategy in the United States. The CCO will oversee compliance across payments and digital assets, ensuring a robust compliance infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have 10-15+ years in compliance within financial services, a strong background in B2B payments, and fluency in Mandarin Chinese. This role is pivotal for the organization’s growth and requires collaboration with cross-functional teams.