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Director of Compliance

Director of Compliance

CompanyXsolla
LocationLos Angeles, CA, USA
Salary$140000 – $180000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesMaster’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in law, finance, business, or a related field; additional certifications
  • 7+ years of experience in compliance roles within the payments industry, with global exposure
  • Executive leadership experience in compliance with in financial services or regulated industries, particularly in the USA
  • Hands-on experience preparing for application and management of Money Transmitter Licenses (MTL), is a must
  • Proven success managing compliance programs, conducting risk assessments, audits, and leading investigations
  • Strong knowledge of compliance areas including AML, KYC, PCI DSS, and FTC guidelines
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Demonstrated integrity and a strong ethical foundation, with experience handling sensitive and confidential matters

Responsibilities

  • Build a compliance structure for the international payment business from the ground up, establishing policies, procedures, and controls.
  • Develop and implement a strategic compliance framework, including training initiatives to promote a culture of ethics, integrity, and compliance.
  • Provide strategic leadership to the compliance team, defining performance metrics and best practices.
  • Manage international payment business relationships with local companies, ensuring adherence to cross-border regulations and local laws.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and implement compliance measures in response to evolving federal, state, and international requirements.
  • Conduct regular compliance assessments, audits, and reviews, overseeing corrective action plans and process improvements.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies, auditors, and external partners on compliance matters.
  • Lead internal investigations of compliance breaches, violations, and complaints, reporting findings to senior stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with legal, risk, operations, and technology teams to align on risk mitigation and governance.
  • Oversee regulatory filings, disclosures, and certifications in line with all federal and state compliance requirements.
  • Stay updated on emerging trends, risks, and challenges in global payment compliance.
  • Develop local compliance strategies aligned with international best practices and represent the company in compliance forums and contribute to thought leadership in the compliance space.

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.