CareerPlan

Senior Payments Compliance Manager

San Mateo, CAFull-time$246k2026-10-08 → 2026-11-11
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead the design and enforcement of global KYC, AML, and sanctions compliance programs for a digital platform's payments ecosystem.

Role type

Senior IC payments compliance manager

Builds

End-to-end KYC/EDD programs, AML policies, sanctions screening workflows, and operational controls for payments features

Domain

Fintech / Digital payments / Financial crime compliance

Required skills

KYC program design, AML policy development, sanctions compliance, risk assessment, SAR filing, regulatory liaison, cross-functional collaboration, process translation

Preferred skills

CAMS or CGSS certification, experience in global fintech or in-app economy

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Design and improve KYC programs including CDD and EDD; Develop and maintain AML policies per BSA/FinCEN; Operate sanctions compliance aligned with OFAC; Conduct risk assessments for payments products; Serve as escalation point for complex compliance issues; Partner with Product/Engineering to embed compliance controls; Lead Payments Compliance program development; Track and update program for regulatory changes; Conduct due diligence on third-party payment partners

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC