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From the employer's careers site First seen 29 Oct 2026

US Chief Compliance Officer - Remote

Salary

$180,000 - $270,000 per year

Apply on GoCardless, a Mollie company

Description

Job Overview

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.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a comprehensive regulatory strategy for the US and Canada that aligns with GoCardless' current business and strategic objectives.
  • Obtain and maintain all requisite licenses and authorizations, including managing changes in scope of products and organization.
  • Manage regulatory oversight, controls, reporting, and engagement for the US and Canada.
  • Conduct regulatory assessments to identify regulatory risks and develop paths to compliance.
  • Oversee and manage the implementation of AML/CTF and Sanctions compliance programs in the US and Canada.
  • Support the implementation and localization of various compliance programs in the US and Canada.
  • Provide advice and counsel to business and product groups relating to payment scheme rule compliance and other relevant regulatory requirements.

Requirements

  • 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 in drafting, implementing, and rolling out compliance plans, frameworks, and policies across a company or department.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

  • Wellbeing support and medical cover
  • Work away scheme allowing up to 90 days of remote work per year
  • Adaptive working arrangements
  • Parental leave
  • Learning budget for professional development
  • Generous holiday allowance and volunteer days

Company Culture

GoCardless is defined by its values, focusing on starting with why, making it happen, acting with integrity, caring deeply, and being humble.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • experience interacting with state regulators
  • FinCEN on BSA matters
  • fast-growth journey experience

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gocardless/jobs/8267159

Apply on GoCardless, a Mollie company