Lead Compliance Manager

Job Summary

To support a growing compliance function, the full-time Lead Compliance Manager will oversee AML/BSA, sanctions, KYC/KYB, and lending-compliance programs while managing relationships with issuing banks and card networks in a remote capacity.

Key responsibilities:

• Own and maintain compliance policies and procedures across all markets, ensuring alignment with local regulations
• Design, implement, and monitor compliance controls for transaction monitoring and suspicious activity escalation
• Serve as the primary compliance contact for issuing banks and card networks, leading audits and compliance reviews

Required qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in compliance, audit, or risk management within lending, payments, or financial services
• Hands-on experience managing compliance relationships with financial partners, including audits and remediation
• Multi-jurisdiction compliance program experience, including Canada and UK/EU
• Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks governing commercial lending and AML/sanctions across North America and Europe
• Proven ability to write policy and operationalize it with effective controls and procedures