Director of Compliance

Regulated Financial Services | Fintech-Enabled Banking | Consumer & Commercial Financial Platforms
United State (Remote)
February 5, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

About the Role

In today’s regulated environment, compliance is no longer a back-office safeguard; it is a strategic function that protects enterprise value, enables growth, and sustains trust with customers, regulators, and partners. We are seeking a Director of Compliance to lead and modernize the compliance framework for a large, complex financial services organization operating across multiple products, markets, and regulatory regimes.

This role is designed for a senior compliance leader who understands how to balance regulatory rigor with business agility. The Director of Compliance will own the enterprise compliance strategy, policies, and oversight while partnering closely with executive leadership to ensure compliance enables, not constrains, responsible growth and innovation.

You will lead compliance governance across consumer protection, financial regulations, risk assessments, monitoring, and regulatory engagement. As a visible leader, you will influence product design, operational decisions, and strategic initiatives to ensure compliance is embedded early and executed consistently at scale.

This is not a reactive or audit-only role. It is a mandate to build compliance as a proactive, enterprise capability, one that anticipates regulatory change, reduces risk, and strengthens long-term resilience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Define and execute enterprise compliance strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

  • Lead compliance governance across policies, procedures, controls, and enterprise standards.

  • Oversee compliance risk assessments, monitoring, testing, and remediation activities.

  • Ensure adherence to applicable consumer protection, banking, and financial services regulations.

  • Partner with Product, Operations, and Technology teams to embed compliance into design and delivery.

  • Manage regulatory examinations, audits, and ongoing regulator relationships.

  • Establish enterprise compliance KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks.

  • Monitor regulatory developments and proactively assess the impact on the business.

  • Lead and develop a high-performing compliance team and managers.

  • Report compliance posture, risks, and remediation progress to executive leadership and Board committees.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

  • 12–15+ years of progressive compliance experience within regulated financial services environments.

  • Proven success leading enterprise compliance programs at scale.

  • Strong knowledge of consumer banking, payments, lending, or financial services regulations.

  • Experience managing regulatory examinations and complex audits.

  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

  • Strong understanding of compliance risk management and control frameworks.

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant compliance certification preferred.

Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

  • High-integrity leader with strong professional judgment.

  • Strategic thinker with disciplined execution mindset.

  • Executive presence with confidence, engaging senior leaders and regulators.

  • Structured, analytical, and detail-oriented while maintaining a big-picture perspective.

  • Clear communicator who translates regulatory complexity into practical guidance.

  • A people leader who builds accountability, capability, and trust.

Strategic Support

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on compliance risk and regulatory strategy.

  • Support enterprise growth initiatives through compliant product and market expansion.

  • Partner with Legal, Risk, and Audit functions on governance and oversight.

  • Enable responsible innovation through early compliance engagement.

  • Support M&A due diligence, integration, and compliance harmonization.

Working Conditions

  • Hybrid work environment with enterprise-wide responsibility.

  • Regular interaction with senior executives, regulators, and external advisors.

  • Periodic extended hours during examinations or critical initiatives.

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

Job Function

  • Enterprise Compliance Leadership

  • Regulatory Oversight & Risk Management

  • Policy, Controls & Governance

  • Regulatory Exams & Audit Management

  • Compliance Monitoring & Reporting

  • Cross-Functional Advisory & Enablement

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $270,000 – $360,000

  • Annual Performance Bonus

  • Long-Term Incentive Plan (where applicable)

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

  • 401(k) with Competitive Company Match

  • Executive & Professional Development Programs

  • Wellness, Mental Health & Family Support Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off + Company Holidays

Why Join Us

  • Lead compliance at true enterprise scale with strategic influence.

  • Shape how governance and regulatory excellence support growth and innovation.

  • Partner directly with executive leadership and Board committees.

  • Build a modern compliance organization focused on foresight, not firefighting.

  • Leave a lasting impact by strengthening trust, resilience, and long-term enterprise value.