Payments Compliance Officer

A company is looking for a Head of Payments Compliance to lead and evolve its compliance program in financial services.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of the compliance framework across AML / BSA, sanctions, fraud, and consumer protection

Serve as the designated BSA Officer, overseeing AML compliance and suspicious activity reporting

Embed compliance requirements into customer onboarding, payment processing, and ledger operations

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in compliance, risk, or regulatory roles in financial services, banking, or fintech

Deep expertise in BSA / AML, OFAC, and money transmission frameworks

Experience managing compliance programs involving bank partnerships or money movement through regulated entities

Familiarity with compliance considerations related to stablecoins or digital asset payment flows preferred

CAMS, CRCM, or equivalent certification preferred