Senior Manager - Compliance Governance

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Manager - Compliance Governance to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This role will lead compliance governance efforts that strengthen the organization’s risk posture and support sound decision-making across the business. The position will own key governance processes including risk assessment, policy oversight, training, reporting, and issues management. It will partner closely with Compliance, Risk, Legal, Internal Audit, and executive leaders to maintain a strong compliance framework in a regulated financial environment. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Compliance Governance team, setting priorities and building team capabilities
• Own the compliance risk assessment process and ensure alignment with the enterprise risk framework
• Manage enterprise policy governance, including the policy lifecycle and standards
• Develop a risk-based compliance training curriculum and measure its effectiveness
• Oversee compliance issues management in partnership with Enterprise Risk Management
• Design and deliver compliance reporting to executive leadership with actionable metrics
• Support exam and audit readiness for the Compliance Management System
• Provide credible challenge across the business and escalate issues when necessary
• Leverage technology and automation to improve governance program efficiency
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Legal, and Internal Audit teams

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in compliance or risk management at a fintech or regulated financial institution, including 3+ years in leadership roles
• Hands-on experience with compliance risk assessment, policy governance, training, and compliance reporting
• Experience managing regulatory examinations and engaging with examiners
• Broad knowledge of banking regulations, including consumer protection and BSA/AML
• Ability to present compliance programs persuasively to executive leadership and regulators
• Pragmatic judgment in adapting compliance frameworks to business needs
• Strong understanding of first and second line of defense roles in compliance governance
• Proficiency or eagerness to use AI tools for compliance efficiency
• Willingness to take ownership and maintain a high quality bar
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Equity options and RSUs
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Highly competitive salary ranges
• Regular updates to compensation based on industry data
• Focus on internal pay equity relative to peers

Pay

$179,900 – $249,900 annually