Compliance Manager

Job Description

About the Role

In highly regulated enterprises, compliance is not a back-office function; it is a strategic capability that protects trust, enables growth, and supports innovation at scale. We are seeking a Compliance Manager to lead and mature enterprise compliance programs across a complex organization operating in regulated markets with evolving regulatory expectations.

This role is designed for a leader who understands how to embed compliance into operations, not layer it on top. You will oversee regulatory compliance frameworks, policy governance, monitoring and testing, issue management, and regulatory change management, ensuring that the organization meets its obligations while moving quickly and responsibly.

Working closely with Legal, Risk, Audit, Product, Operations, and Technology, the Compliance Manager will translate regulations into practical controls, scalable processes, and measurable outcomes. You will help modernize compliance through data, automation, and RegTech tools, improving visibility, consistency, and effectiveness across lines of business.

This is not a checkbox role. It is a mandate to strengthen the compliance operating model, elevate risk awareness, and ensure the organization can innovate confidently within regulatory guardrails.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain enterprise compliance programs aligned with applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards.

• Own policy governance, including development, review cycles, approvals, and enterprise communication.

• Design and execute compliance monitoring and testing to assess control effectiveness.

• Manage regulatory change processes, interpret new requirements, and coordinate implementation across teams.

• Partner with Product, Operations, and Technology to embed compliance controls into workflows and systems.

• Oversee issue management, including root cause analysis, remediation planning, and validation.

• Prepare executive and regulator-ready reporting on compliance risk, trends, and program effectiveness.

• Support regulatory exams, audits, and internal reviews; coordinate responses and evidence management.

• Leverage data and RegTech tools to improve monitoring, reporting, and risk identification.

• Mentor and develop compliance team members, fostering a strong culture of accountability.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• 7–10+ years of experience in compliance, regulatory risk, or governance within regulated industries (e.g., banking, fintech, payments, insurance, healthcare).

• Strong working knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks and compliance program design.

• Demonstrated experience building or enhancing compliance monitoring, testing, and issue management programs.

• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into operational controls.

• Experience partnering cross-functionally with Legal, Risk, Audit, Product, and Technology teams.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive and regulator audiences.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CRCM, CAMS, CCEP) preferred.

Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

• Sound judgment with a balanced, business-enabling approach to compliance.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing complexity.

• Strong influencing skills without reliance on authority.

• Analytical thinker with the ability to spot patterns and emerging risks.

• Calm and decisive under pressure, including during audits or regulatory interactions.

• High integrity and commitment to ethical conduct.

Strategic Support

• Advise senior leaders on compliance risk, regulatory trends, and program maturity.

• Support enterprise risk assessments and long-range compliance planning.

• Partner with leadership on new product launches, market expansion, and change initiatives.

• Contribute to the modernization of the compliance operating model through automation and data.

• Support governance committees and executive decision-making with clear compliance insights.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work environment with collaboration across multiple regions and time zones.

• Regular interaction with senior leaders, auditors, and regulatory stakeholders.

• Periodic travel for exams, reviews, or planning sessions as needed.

• High-visibility role with material impact on enterprise risk posture and reputation.

Job Function

• Regulatory Compliance & Governance

• Policy Management & Control Design

• Monitoring, Testing & Issue Management

• Regulatory Change Management

• Compliance Risk Advisory

• RegTech & Compliance Operations Enablement

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $170,000 – $255,000

• Annual Performance Bonus

• Long-Term Incentive Plan (where applicable)

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

• 401(k) with Competitive Company Match

• Professional Development & Certification Support

• Wellness, Mental Health & Family Support Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off + Company Holidays

Why Join Us

• Lead compliance in an organization that treats governance as a strategic asset.

• Influence how regulated innovation is designed and delivered at scale.

• Work closely with senior leadership on high-impact, enterprise-wide initiatives.

• Modernize compliance through data, technology, and smarter operating models.

• Build a program that protects trust while enabling growth.