Job Summary

We have partnered with a rapidly growing financial technology (fintech) organization to support them in hiring their next Vice President of Compliance.

Our client is an cutting-edge financial services organization operating across multiple regulated markets in North America. With a strong commitment to governance, consumer protection, and regulatory excellence, the organization delivers modern financial and payment solutions while maintaining a robust risk and compliance framework.

Job Details

- Job ID: 43172
- Job Type: Direct Hire
- Category: Information Technology
- Work Model: In-Office

Duties and Responsibilities

- Develop, implement, and continuously enhance enterprise-wide compliance programs across multiple regulated business entities.
- Provide strategic oversight of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Anti-Terrorist Financing (ATF) programs, including policies, controls, monitoring, and reporting requirements.
- Lead the organization’s compliance management framework, ensuring adherence to applicable federal, provincial, state, and industry regulations.
- Monitor emerging regulatory developments and assess operational impacts, recommending appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
- Act as the primary liaison for regulatory examinations, audits, inquiries, and compliance reviews.
- Oversee enterprise compliance risk assessments and maintain an effective compliance risk management framework.
- Develop, maintain, and enforce compliance policies, procedures, standards, and internal controls.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to provide guidance on regulatory strategy, governance, and compliance‑related business initiatives.
- Prepare and present compliance reports, risk assessments,



and strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and governance committees.
- Lead investigations, remediation initiatives, and corrective action plans arising from audits, examinations, or compliance reviews.
- Oversee customer due diligence, Know Your Client (KYC), sanctions screening, and financial crime prevention frameworks.
- Manage third‑party compliance due diligence and vendor oversight programs.
- Partner with operational, technology, finance, and legal teams to ensure compliance requirements are integrated into business processes and product development.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing compliance team while fostering a culture of integrity and accountability.
- Deliver organization‑wide compliance education, training, and awareness initiatives.

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related field is required.
- Advanced education such as a master’s degree, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), or equivalent is considered an asset.
- Professional compliance certifications such as Certified Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), or equivalent are preferred.

Qualifications

- Clean background check (criminal and credit check)




- Bilingual English and French communication skills are considered an asset.
- Demonstrated expertise in financial services compliance, regulatory affairs, risk management, and corporate governance.
- Strong understanding of anti-money laundering, financial crime prevention, sanctions compliance, and customer due diligence frameworks.
- Experience operating within highly regulated environments involving multiple jurisdictions.

Experience

- Minimum 10 years of progressive compliance experience within financial services, fintech, payments, banking, lending, or a similarly regulated industry.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior compliance leadership position with enterprise‑wide responsibility.
- Direct experience managing regulatory examinations, audits, compliance reviews, and remediation initiatives.
- Experience developing and implementing compliance programs, risk frameworks, and governance structures.
- Proven success leading compliance functions within growth‑oriented or rapidly evolving organizations.
- Experience overseeing multiple legal entities, business units, or jurisdictions is considered a strong asset.

Skills

- Strategic Leadership: Ability to align compliance initiatives with organizational objectives and long‑term growth strategies.
- Regulatory Expertise: Strong understanding of compliance obligations and emerging regulatory trends.
- Risk Management: Skilled at identifying, assessing, and mitigating regulatory and operational risks.
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
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