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i-payout · 3 weeks ago

Chief Compliance Officer

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

i-payout is a well-established global FinTech and payments organization specializing in secure and compliant payment solutions. They are seeking a seasoned Chief Compliance Officer to lead their global compliance function, ensuring adherence to regulatory obligations and building scalable compliance infrastructure for continued growth.

FinanceFinancial ServicesPayments

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Own and lead the company’s global compliance strategy across MSB, MTL, PSP, EMI, and other regulated financial frameworks

Ensure full compliance with U.S. MSB and state MTL requirements, including regulatory examinations, audits, renewals, and ongoing reporting

Oversee international regulatory and licensing obligations across the U.S., EU, Canada (FINTRAC / RPAA), and Latin America

Lead international licensing initiatives, including Payment Service Provider (PSP) and Electronic Money Institution (EMI) regulatory structures

Design, implement, and continuously enhance AML/CTF programs, transaction monitoring systems, and risk-based KYC/EDD frameworks

Supervise SAR filings, OFAC screening, and regulatory reporting across multiple jurisdictions

Conduct enterprise-wide AML and compliance risk assessments and maintain robust global Policies & Procedures

Act as the primary point of contact for regulators, banking partners, auditors, and licensing authorities

Lead, mentor, and scale a global compliance team, fostering a strong culture of accountability and regulatory excellence

Partner cross-functionally with Product, Operations, Legal, Risk, and Executive Leadership to embed compliance into business strategy

Qualification

CAMS certificationMSBMTL expertiseInternational compliance managementAML/CTF programsMultinational compliance teamsRegulatory examinationsTransaction monitoringExecutive-level communicationMultilingual capabilities

Required

CAMS certification required

7+ years of progressive leadership experience in compliance, AML, or regulatory affairs within MSBs, FinTechs, PSPs, EMIs, or other regulated financial institutions

Demonstrated expertise with MSB and state MTL regulatory frameworks

Strong experience managing international compliance and licensing, including PSP and EMI models

Proven leadership of multinational compliance teams across multiple jurisdictions

Hands-on experience with regulatory examinations, audits, investigations, and remediation programs

Deep understanding of AML/CTF, transaction monitoring, sanctions compliance, and financial crime risk management

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, or related discipline

Excellent executive-level communication skills with experience engaging regulators and senior stakeholders