Senior Manager - Compliance Governance

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options and RSUs

Comprehensive benefits package

Highly competitive salary ranges

Regular updates to compensation based

Focus on internal pay equity relative

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Manager - Compliance Governance to lead our governance program within a regulated Finance & Insurance environment. This remote role is US-based.

You will own risk assessment, policy governance, training, reporting and issues management, partnering with Compliance, Risk, Legal, Internal Audit, and executive leaders to strengthen the organization’s risk posture. Required: 8+ years in compliance or risk, 3+ years in leadership, experience with regulatory examinations,

Qualifications

• 8+ years in compliance or risk management in fintech or regulated finance.
• 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Experience with risk assessment, policy governance, training and reporting.
• Experience managing regulatory examinations.
• Broad knowledge of banking regulations including consumer protection and BSA/AML.
• Ability to present programs to executives and regulators.
• First and second line of defense knowledge; AI tools in compliance welcomed.
• Willingness to own responsibilities and maintain high quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Compliance Governance team, setting priorities and building team capabilities
• Own the compliance risk assessment process and ensure alignment with the enterprise risk framework
• Manage enterprise policy governance, including the policy lifecycle and standards
• Develop a risk-based compliance training curriculum and measure its effectiveness
• Oversee compliance issues management in partnership with Enterprise Risk Management
• Design and deliver compliance reporting to executive leadership with actionable metrics
• Support exam and audit readiness for the Compliance Management System
• Provide credible challenge across the business and elevate issues when necessary
• Leverage technology and automation to improve governance program efficiency
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Legal, and Internal Audit teams

Skills

Compliance governance

Risk management

Executive communication

Leadership

AI tools for compliance

Policy governance

Training design

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Manager - Compliance Governance to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This role will lead compliance governance efforts that strengthen the organization’s risk posture and support sound decision-making across the business. The position will own key governance processes including risk assessment, policy oversight, training, reporting, and issues management. It will partner closely with Compliance, Risk, Legal, Internal Audit, and executive leaders to maintain a strong compliance framework in a regulated financial environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $179,900 – $249,900 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Compliance Governance team, setting priorities and building team capabilities
• Own the compliance risk assessment process and ensure alignment with the enterprise risk framework
• Manage enterprise policy governance, including the policy lifecycle and standards
• Develop a risk-based compliance training curriculum and measure its effectiveness
• Oversee compliance issues management in partnership with Enterprise Risk Management
• Design and deliver compliance reporting to executive leadership with actionable metrics
• Support exam and audit readiness for the Compliance Management System
• Provide credible challenge across the business and elevate issues when necessary
• Leverage technology and automation to improve governance program efficiency
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Legal, and Internal Audit teams

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in compliance or risk management at a fintech or regulated financial institution, including 3+ years in leadership roles
• Hands-on experience with compliance risk assessment, policy governance, training, and compliance reporting
• Experience managing regulatory examinations and engaging with examiners
• Broad knowledge of banking regulations, including consumer protection and BSA/AML
• Ability to present compliance programs persuasively to executive leadership and regulators
• Pragmatic judgment in adapting compliance frameworks to business needs
• Strong understanding of first and second line of defense roles in compliance governance
• Proficiency or eagerness to use AI tools for compliance efficiency
• Willingness to take ownership and maintain a high quality bar
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Equity options and RSUs
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Highly competitive salary ranges
• Regular updates to compensation based on industry data
• Focus on internal pay equity relative to peers

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.