[Hiring] US Chief Compliance Officer @GoCardless

Role Description

You will be responsible for all US and Canada regulatory and compliance matters at GoCardless and entrusted with developing a comprehensive regulatory strategy and the deployment of the compliance programs. You will take a consultative approach and work closely with every business division and the global regulatory compliance team to implement and manage an innovative and practical, yet thorough, compliance regime that may include cross-border contractual setup with the regulated entities of the group.

• Developing a comprehensive regulatory strategy for the US and Canada that is fit for GoCardless’ current business and strategic objectives
• Obtaining (if needed) and maintaining all requisite licences and authorizations (including managing of changes in scope of products and org)
• Managing regulatory oversight, controls, reporting and engagement for the US and Canada
• Managing regulatory examinations and audits
• Supporting corporate governance to maintain good standing and meet obligations
• Conducting regulatory assessments to identify regulatory risks and a path to compliance in collaboration with product counsel and other team members
• Overseeing and managing the implementation of the AML/CTF and Sanctions compliance programs in the US and Canada
• Supporting the implementation/localization of various compliance programs in the US and Canada
• Supporting the relevant regulatory and compliance training of the Board, executive management, and other employees
• Supporting the development of a network of banks and other partner financial institutions that underpin the operation of GoCardless’ products
• Providing advice and counsel to business and product groups relating to payment scheme rule compliance and other relevant regulatory requirements regarding compliance obligations

Qualifications

• Experience managing compliance for US card programs and embedded payment/finance products in a fintech or program manager capacity
• Direct experience managing a regulated financial services company in the US
• Ability to counsel and advise the business and product teams on how regulations impact the business’ products and expansion plans
• Experience dealing directly with financial services regulation and regulators
• Experience in drafting, implementing and rolling out compliance plans, frameworks and policies across a company or department
• Strong communication skills and thrive in a collaborative team environment

Requirements

• Experience interacting and building relationships with state regulators on MTL matters, and FinCEN on BSA matters (bonus points)
• Experience in a fast-growth journey (bonus points)
• Ability to operate at a strategic level and demonstrate the value of compliance
• Easy to work with, and want to work in a fun, fast-growing but demanding young company

Benefits

• Wellbeing: stay healthy with dedicated support and medical cover
• Work away scheme: gives you the option to work away from your country of residence for up to 90 days in any 12 month period
• Adaptive Working: allows you to work flexibly, around your lifestyle
• Parental leave: to suit everyone embarking on life's great adventure
• Learning Budget: lead your own development with an annual learning budget
• Time off: generous holiday allowance, + 3 annual volunteer days, + 4 annual business-wide wellness days (‘GC Fridays’)