Chief Compliance Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Lead and expand River's team of compliance analysts.

• Act as River's BSA Officer, overseeing BSA/AML and OFAC programs, which includes policy management, monitoring, investigations, and reporting.

• Develop and sustain compliance policies and procedures throughout the organization.

• Implement a comprehensive compliance training program for the entire company.

• Take charge of the compliance risk assessment and facilitate cross-functional remediation prioritization.

• Create and execute independent compliance testing and monitoring initiatives.

• Manage state money transmitter licenses, ensuring renewals and readiness for examinations.

• Lead the OCC national trust charter process in collaboration with executive leadership, legal counsel, and consultants.

• Foster relationships with regulators and compliance leadership from banking partners.

• Oversee regulatory examinations, audits, and third-party assessments, ensuring proper remediation.

• Provide compliance approval for new products and features.

• Develop scalable compliance systems and processes.

• Advise the executive team and Board on regulatory strategies and emerging risks.

• Collaborate with Operations, Product, and Engineering to integrate compliance effectively.

• Embody River's values of trust, honesty, and rigorous culture.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in establishing and managing compliance programs at a regulated financial institution, preferably with BSA Officer experience.

• Proven history of managing regulatory examinations and audits, along with building relationships with regulators and banking partners.

• Direct involvement with OCC processes; experience with charter applications is highly advantageous.

• A systems-thinking mindset and a focus on process development.

• Strong leadership skills and experience in building, managing, and mentoring a team of analysts.

• Exceptional communication abilities with examiners, Board members, and engineers.

• Strategic and proactive approach to managing regulatory risk.

• Client-centric attitude.

• Authentic culture-carrier demeanor.

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and the rapid pace of a growing company.

• Must possess authorization to work in the US.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity options.

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401k plan.

• Catered lunches in the office.