This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Compliance Manager based in the United States.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to lead and enhance enterprise-wide compliance, risk management, and governance initiatives within a fast-growing technology environment serving the financial services sector. In this highly visible role, you will collaborate across legal, security, engineering, product, HR, and operations teams to build scalable compliance programs that support growth while maintaining regulatory readiness. You will oversee risk management frameworks, audit preparedness, policy governance, and third-party due diligence activities that strengthen trust among clients and partners. The position combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution, making it ideal for a proactive leader who enjoys translating complex regulatory requirements into practical business processes. This role offers the opportunity to influence organizational standards, drive continuous improvement, and contribute directly to operational resilience and long-term success.
Accountabilities
- Lead and maintain the organization's compliance and policy framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory obligations, industry standards, and evolving business requirements.
- Develop and foster a strong culture of compliance by partnering with leadership and cross-functional teams to implement practical, enforceable governance practices.
- Own the enterprise risk management program, including maintenance of risk registers, control libraries, risk assessments, and ongoing maturity tracking.
- Evaluate, prioritize, and monitor risks based on business impact and likelihood, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies and escalation procedures are in place.
- Manage exceptions, compensating controls, remediation activities, and compliance reporting while providing visibility into emerging trends and potential exposures.
- Coordinate internal and external audits, supporting audit readiness, evidence collection, remediation efforts, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
- Align compliance and risk programs with established frameworks such as SOC, ISO, PCI, and other applicable standards.
- Oversee regulatory compliance efforts related to privacy, security, and financial services requirements, including data protection and governance obligations.
- Manage client and vendor due diligence programs, including onboarding, offboarding, security reviews, risk assessments, and ongoing monitoring activities.
- Administer trust center platforms and ensure timely, accurate responses to customer compliance and security inquiries.
- Design and deliver compliance training programs, employee awareness initiatives, and educational resources in collaboration with HR and business leaders.
- Continuously assess and improve compliance processes, controls, and governance practices to support organizational growth and operational effectiveness.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Compliance, Risk Management, Business, Information Security, Law, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in compliance, risk management, audit, governance, or regulatory roles within financial services, fintech, SaaS, technology, or related industries.
- Strong hands-on experience with compliance and security frameworks such as SOC, ISO, PCI, or similar standards.
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and privacy frameworks, including GLBA, HIPAA, CCPA, GDPR, and related compliance obligations.
- Demonstrated experience managing risk registers, control frameworks, audit programs, and third-party risk management processes.
- Proven ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into scalable operational controls and business processes.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities, with experience collaborating across multiple business functions.
- Experience administering trust center platforms such as SafeBase or similar solutions is preferred.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
- Experience within high-growth fintech, SaaS, or technology organizations is highly desirable.
- Professional certifications such as CRCM, CCM, or related compliance and risk management credentials are preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $115,000, based on experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.
- Potential eligibility for additional compensation programs, including bonus, commission, or equity opportunities where applicable.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, and disability benefits.
- Flexible paid time off policy to support work-life balance.
- 11 paid company holidays annually.
- Generous parental and caregiver leave programs.
- Immediately vested 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
- Wellness resources designed to support physical, mental, and financial well-being.
- Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
- Collaborative, growth-oriented culture that encourages innovation, ownership, and career advancement.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a rapidly expanding technology organization serving thousands of financial institutions.