Compliance Officer, US
Compliance Officer, US
About the Company
Hero Innovation Group is a Vancouver based tech company that specializes in delivering innovative financial solutions for the next generation of consumers. Our cutting-edge products provide seamless and secure payment services to users around the world.
About The Role
We are seeking a skilled and experienced professional to lead our compliance efforts as they relate to the operation of our neobanking and prepaid card products in the United States; a team player with experience managing and implementing compliance policies in the fintech or banking space.
As the Compliance Officer, you will report directly to the CEO, as you lead our US compliance efforts, maintaining and implementing policies and practices to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, such as but not limited to, AML/BSA, OFAC, and FinCen.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Implementing and maintaining the Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Policy and supporting the Regulatory Compliance Risk Management System and initiating revisions as necessary.
- Preparing the Compliance Training and implementing the training as necessary for all company related personnel
- Overseeing and monitoring staff compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, our customer identification program, anti-money laundering requirements, OFAC compliance, and suspicious activity reporting.
- Conducting regular risk assessment reviews to evaluate changes in our programs as it relates to our products, services, marketing efforts, and potential exposure to illegal or fraudulent activity.
- Maintaining ongoing knowledge of the geographical makeup of our market area allowing for comprehensive understanding of the impact on our risk profile.
- Ensuring that the exceptions disclosed through the compliance self-testing/monitoring reviews, regulatory examinations, and other internal or external compliance reviews receive a response in a timely manner and corrective action is effectively implemented.
- Preparing, tracking and resolving a listing of exceptions disclosed through various compliance reviews.
- Maintaining and disseminating information pertinent to compliance matters to appropriate staff.
- Acting as liaison between banks, regulators, consultants, auditors, and senior management with regard to regulatory compliance matters.
- Performing or coordinating any special compliance-related projects that may be assigned by the Chief Executive Officer or senior management.
- Maintaining a competent level of expertise and knowledge of the requirements of the various laws, regulations, and rulings governing the company’s activities.
- Monitoring consumer complaints to ensure a timely, accurate response with due consideration given to any relevant consumer protection regulations.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- This is a full time remote position but all applicants must be based in the United States.
- Legal resident in the United States
- 5+ years in a compliance role in banking, prepaid cards, or a similar area
- Exceptional level of accuracy, superb attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills
- Strong written and verbal communication and organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision at a fast-paced startup
- College education or equivalent job experience
- Certifications such as CRCM or CAMS preferred
- Access to a distraction-free workspace to focus during work hours
If it sounds like you, please apply with an up-to-date resume and a brief introduction.
