Job Description
We are seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the Product Enablement and Regulatory Lead within our Financial Crimes, Compliance, and Risk Oversight (FinCRO) team. This senior role is vital in allowing rapid and safe product growth and innovation, and serves as a lynchpin to reinforce the relationship between financial crime compliance, regulatory frameworks, and our overall business strategy.
The successful candidate will lead a team of expert advisors who, working closely with our Product Legal team, advise our product teams on risk and compliance matters. They will work with our Risk teams to enable smooth product launches and ensure that our most innovative offerings meet existing requirements and inform our ability to help shape both the product and regulatory ecosystems.
Responsibilities:
* Set the strategic vision for the Product Enablement pillar team within FinCRO, ensuring alignment with our overarching objectives.
* Promote a culture of accountability, empowerment, effective decision-making, and continuous improvement, while mentoring your team to effectively serve as key advisors on risk and compliance matters to support both our technology ambitions and regulatory obligations.
* Ensure strong and effective connections across risk types to allow regulated entities to understand and support product launches in their jurisdictions.
* Build trust with product counsels and product developers by providing insights into compliance requirements, ensuring they can confidently innovate and meet regulatory expectations.
Required Skills and Qualifications
We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role.
* A proven track record in a senior leadership role (20+ yrs experience) in financial services, regulatory compliance, or risk management; experience in previous regulatory accountable roles is strongly preferred.
* 5+ years experience managing a large, preferably global team.
* A broad familiarity with financial crime and money transmission regulations, anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines, banking partner expectations, card network rules and schemes and consumer protection laws is crucial.
* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are mandatory.
* You must be able to translate complex legal and regulatory concepts into accessible and actionable advice for cross-functional teams, establishing yourself as a trusted partner across the organization.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support your health, well-being, and career development, including:
* Flexible hybrid work arrangements
* A competitive salary package
* Equity options
* Risk-free retirement savings plan
* Comprehensive health insurance
* Wellness stipends
Others
This role requires you to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while driving results and maintaining a constant focus on compliance. You will be adept at managing multiple priorities and balancing competing demands effectively.
Please note that this job description may be subject to change based on various factors, including business needs and market conditions.