Head of North American Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• AML/CTF Compliance Leadership: Serve as the primary Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for the US market, ensuring adherence to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), government sanctions, and regulations concerning Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs).

• US Regulatory Compliance: Guarantee compliance with all relevant US regulations, including those pertaining to consumer protection, financial crimes, and money transmission.

• Regulatory Guidance: Offer expert advice on compliance with US regulations across various business sectors, such as money services businesses (MSBs), payment processing, and gaming.

• Product Compliance Oversight: Supervise and ensure that all products and services available in the US comply with federal and state regulatory mandates, including necessary filings and reporting.

• Risk Management & Mitigation: Identify, evaluate, and manage risks linked to money laundering and financial crimes. Formulate and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.

• Regulatory Audit Management: Direct and manage all regulatory audits in the US, ensuring complete cooperation with auditors and regulators to minimize compliance risks.

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor a team of compliance professionals, promoting a culture of compliance and continuous enhancement within the organization.

• Compliance Reporting: Establish and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) specific to US compliance initiatives. Regularly report compliance status to senior leadership.

• Implementation of Group Policies: Facilitate the execution of global compliance policies in the US, ensuring alignment with local regulatory requirements.

• Training Programs: Oversee the creation and delivery of compliance training programs, including AML and CTF training, to ensure staff are well-informed and prepared to meet regulatory obligations.

• Risk Assessments: Conduct and oversee risk assessments for the US market, ensuring all compliance risks are identified and addressed.

• Keep senior management abreast of emerging regulatory developments and industry trends, ensuring timely execution of necessary adjustments.

• Manage all local licensing, registration, and regulatory reporting obligations.

• Collaborate with global Compliance Teams to design and implement a risk-based Financial Crime and Compliance Framework, ensuring appropriate controls are in place that align with Nuvei’s international operations and local regulatory requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, law, or a related discipline.

• 7-10 years of experience in compliance or risk management, ideally within a financial institution, money transmitter, or FinTech company operating in the US. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be taken into account.

• Regulatory Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of US regulatory requirements, including AML/CTF, Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs), consumer protection laws, and other pertinent federal and state regulations.

• Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of the US financial services landscape, encompassing payment systems, money transmission, and digital currencies.

• Skills: Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, communication, and analytical skills, with a proven ability to navigate complex regulatory challenges in a dynamic environment.

• Experience working in a fast-paced, technology-centric setting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Nuvei is an equal-opportunity employer that values collaboration and innovation while committing to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our team is made up of a wealth of talent, skill, and ambition. We believe that employees thrive when they are empowered to be their true, authentic selves. **So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.**

• Competitive holiday allowance

• 401K Matching program

• Group Insurance Benefits

• Flexible working model

• Employee Assistance Program