Remote High-Risk Compliance Director: Gaming & Fintech

NEPSE Trading; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Finix is seeking a Compliance Director to partner with Sales, Partnerships, and Underwriting, driving onboarding in high‑risk sectors while ensuring regulatory alignment. The role emphasizes iGaming, sports wagering, and related industries, with collaborations across Product, Operations, and Technology teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in payments compliance, experience with merchant onboarding, and strong communication skills to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in compliance, risk, or regulatory roles within payments, fintech, banking, or similar regulated environments.
• Hands-on experience with merchant underwriting and onboarding, including KYC/KYB and risk-based approval frameworks.
• Experience with high-risk merchant verticals such as gaming and gambling, nutraceuticals, CBD, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary compliance partner to Sales, Partnerships, and Underwriting, guiding on prospects and deals.
• Lead compliance strategy for gaming and gambling verticals with regulatory analysis and licensing requirements.
• Develop and maintain underwriting standards, risk-tiering, and escalation paths for high‑risk sectors.
• Translate laws and card network rules into clear guidance for product, sales, tech, and operations teams.
• Support sponsor banks and network relationships on onboarding and program reviews.

Skills

Underwriting

KYC/KYB

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Finix is seeking a Compliance Director to partner with Sales, Partnerships, and Underwriting, driving onboarding in high‑risk sectors while ensuring regulatory alignment. The role emphasizes iGaming, sports wagering, and related industries, with collaborations across Product, Operations, and Technology teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in payments compliance, experience with merchant onboarding, and strong communication skills to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.