Chief Compliance Officer

Job Description:

• Develop a comprehensive US and Canada regulatory strategy aligned with GoCardless’ business and strategic objectives
• Obtain, if needed, and maintain requisite licences and authorizations, including managing changes in product and organizational scope
• Manage regulatory oversight, controls, reporting, and engagement for the US and Canada
• Manage regulatory examinations and audits
• Support corporate governance, good standing, and regulatory obligations
• Conduct regulatory assessments with product counsel and the team to identify risks and paths to compliance
• Oversee and manage US and Canada AML/CTF and Sanctions compliance programs with the Global MLRO and Financial Crimes team
• Support implementation and localization of compliance programs in the US and Canada
• Support regulatory and compliance training for the Board, executive management, and employees
• Develop a network of banks and partner financial institutions
• Advise business and product groups on payment scheme rules and regulatory compliance obligations
• Work closely with business divisions and the global regulatory compliance team
• Travel internationally in a small amount

Requirements:

• Experience managing compliance for US card programs and embedded payment/finance products in a fintech or program manager capacity
• Experience working with sponsor bank partners and Visa/Mastercard card network rules
• Knowledge of BSA/AML, Regulation E, and UDAAP regulatory frameworks
• Direct experience managing a regulated financial services company in the US
• Ability to advise business and product teams on regulatory impacts to products and expansion plans
• Direct experience with financial services regulation and regulators
• Experience drafting, implementing, and rolling out compliance plans, frameworks, and policies
• Ability to operate at a strategic level and demonstrate the value of compliance
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Experience interacting with state regulators on MTL matters and FinCEN on BSA matters (bonus)
• Experience in a fast-growth company (bonus)

Benefits:

• Dedicated wellbeing support and medical cover
• Work away scheme: work away from country of residence for up to 90 days in any 12-month period
• Adaptive Working with flexible arrangements
• Parental leave
• Annual learning budget
• Generous holiday allowance
• 3 annual volunteer days
• 4 annual business-wide wellness days (“GC Fridays”)
• Small amount of international travel associated with the role