US Head of Compliance

Alexander Barnes; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fintech company is seeking a US Head of Compliance. This role involves leading the compliance function, managing AML compliance, and ensuring regulatory obligations are met. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in compliance within licensed money transmitters and experience in fast-growing financial services environments. This full-time position is pivotal for supporting the company's sustainable growth in compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing AML and consumer compliance within licensed money transmitters.
• Ability to operate in higher-risk markets.
• Hands-on operator who can design and execute compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the company’s compliance function across the United States.
• Act as primary compliance contact for US partner banks and stakeholders.
• Drive licensing roadmap, securing and maintaining state approvals.

Skills

Experience leading audits

Managing AML compliance

Building US partner bank relationships

Designing compliance programs

Advising leadership

Job description

Overview

Alexander Barnes is partnered with a global fintech, providing payments and tailored financial products across emerging and developed markets.

In the US, the company is already processing hundreds of millions annually and is now strengthening its compliance leadership to support licensing, regulatory engagement, and long-term scale.

Purpose and Responsibilities

As the US Head of Compliance, you will be responsible for leading and scaling the company’s compliance function across the United States. You will ensure that the firm not only meets its regulatory obligations but also embeds compliance as an enabler of sustainable growth.

Core Responsibilities

• Act as the primary compliance contact for US partner banks and external stakeholders
• Handle regulatory reporting, SARs, and engagement with law enforcement
• Run risk assessments, prepare for audits, and lead AML reviews
• Drive the licensing roadmap, securing and maintaining state money transmission approvals
• Lead the US compliance framework across AML, financial crime, fraud, and consumer protection
• Develop policies, procedures, and training to embed a compliance culture
• Advise leadership on regulatory change and its impact on products and operations
• Work closely with global teams cross-divisionally

Candidate Profile

• Hands-on operator who can design and execute compliance programs while advising at leadership level
• Ability to operate in higher-risk markets and adapt to dynamic change
• Proven track record managing AML and consumer compliance within licensed money transmitters
• Strong background in building and maintaining US partner bank relationships
• Experience leading audits and delivering state licensing outcomes
• Exposure to consumer-facing financial services and fast-growth fintech environments

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance, Legal, and Management
• Industries
• Financial Services and Technology, Information and Media