Director, Compliance

Role Overview

We’re searching for a Director, Compliance to lead our end-to-end compliance function. Key responsibilities include managing the compliance team, overseeing transaction monitoring, fraud risk, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring programs. You will also serve as the primary point of contact for bank partners and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day leadership and development of the compliance team
• Managing people, priorities, and performance
• Transaction monitoring operations, including design and continuous improvement of monitoring frameworks
• Fraud risk and financial crime compliance programs
• Sanctions screening and OFAC/watchlist compliance processes
• BSA/AML program oversight, including policy development, training, and regulatory readiness
• Vendor management for compliance-related tools, platforms, and third-party partners
• Bank partner relationships – serving as the primary compliance liaison for policy alignment, reporting, and regulatory dialogue
• Audit coordination – both internal reviews and external regulatory examinations
• Regulatory change management – tracking evolving rules across the markets we operate in and updating programs accordingly
• AI Leadership – Lead the build-out of an AI-managed compliance structure designed to enhance monitoring accuracy, reduce manual burden, and scale efficiently with Brightwell’s growth
• Core member of the AI Council, contributing a compliance and risk lens to enterprise-wide AI governance decisions
• Evaluate and implement AI/ML tools for fraud detection, transaction screening, and risk scoring
• Establish guardrails, oversight policies, and audit protocols for AI-assisted compliance decisions
• Partner with product and engineering to ensure AI innovation is built responsibly and within regulatory bounds

Requirements

10+ years in compliance, with meaningful experience in fintech, payments, or financial services
Deep hands-on knowledge of BSA/AML, sanctions screening, fraud risk, and transaction monitoring
Experience managing banking partnerships and navigating regulatory relationships
Proven track record in building or scaling compliance teams and infrastructure
Comfort with technology – you don’t need to code, but you need to think clearly about systems, data, and automation
Experience with or strong interest in AI/ML applications in compliance environments
Exceptional communicator – able to translate complex regulatory requirements for technical teams, executives, and bank partners alike
Bachelor’s degree required; CAMS or equivalent certification a plus

What You Bring

Real Ownership & Impact: Take charge of your work with full autonomy – what you build ships to real users at real financial institutions around the world
Startup Energy, Global Impact: Join a passionate team building mission-critical tools for people around the world.
Flexible & Collaborative Team: Enjoy a remote-friendly environment and a tight-knit, inclusive team with opportunities for both social and professional engagement
Great Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) with match, paid parental leave, PTO, and more.
Supportive Environment: Thrive in a collaborative, inclusive workplace that values innovation and continuous learning