Head of Compliance

Astra

Head of Compliance scaling BSA/AML, payments, privacy, and assurance programs for Astra’s instant-payments infrastructure. Leading compliance strategy, controls, audits, bank partnerships, and the GRC team.

Posted 8/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $210,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in BSA/AML compliance, fraud management, and privacy regulations, with a strong focus on building and scaling compliance programs in fintech and payments. Proven ability to lead compliance teams, manage regulatory relationships, and ensure adherence to industry standards such as SOC 2 and PCI DSS.

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BSA/AML Compliance Program LeadershipFraud Risk ManagementPrivacy Compliance (GDPR, U.S. Privacy)Compliance Program DevelopmentRegulatory Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

BSA/AML ComplianceKYC/KYBTransaction MonitoringRisk AssessmentFraud ControlsSOC 2 CompliancePCI DSS ComplianceRegulatory AnalysisPayment Network ComplianceData Analysis

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam DevelopmentAdvisory SkillsAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

AlloySardineUnit21SocureComplyAdvantage

Industry Keywords

FintechPaymentsBankingFinancial ServicesCompliance RiskCustomer Due DiligenceSanctions ScreeningACHRTPFedNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the strategy for Astra's enterprise compliance program and improve policies, procedures, risk assessments, controls, testing, training, and reporting
Serve as Astra's designated BSA/AML Compliance Officer
Oversee KYC/KYB, customer due diligence, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, alert and case management, and financial-crimes risk
Report material compliance risks, program performance, audits, and remediation to executive leadership and the Board
Lead, develop, and scale the Compliance and GRC team
Serve as senior compliance contact for sponsor-bank partners
Oversee ACH/NACHA, card-network, RTP, FedNow, and other payment-rail compliance
Evaluate new products, payment flows, customers, partnerships, and markets and establish controls before launch
Evaluate regulatory developments and licensing or registration requirements with outside counsel
Build and enhance fraud controls across payment flows
Own SOC 2 and PCI DSS programs, including scoping, control ownership, audit readiness, auditor coordination, findings management, and annual assessments
Oversee readiness for BSA, NACHA, sponsor-bank, customer, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and other audits
Maintain an enterprise risk and controls framework
Lead Astra's privacy compliance program, including GDPR and U.S. privacy requirements, data-subject requests, retention, privacy notices, and reviews
Oversee third-party compliance risk, customer assurance, and compliance due-diligence responses
Advise Product, Engineering, Sales, and Integrations on compliance requirements
Manage third-party compliance vendors
Report to the COO and advise executive leadership and the Board

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of compliance experience in fintech, payments, banking, or financial services
At least 3 years in a leadership role
Prior experience leading a BSA/AML compliance program
Experience overseeing BSA/AML, fraud, privacy, SOC 2, PCI DSS, or payment-network compliance programs
Deep practical expertise in BSA/AML, OFAC, KYC/KYB, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, suspicious-activity escalation, and financial-crimes risk management
Familiarity with ACH, RTP, and debit networks
Hands-on experience building or scaling compliance programs at a startup or high-growth company
Experience managing sponsor bank relationships and navigating bank program compliance requirements
Demonstrated experience leading and developing a compliance team
Ability and willingness to travel up to approximately 15% annually
Bachelor's degree required
Familiarity with compliance and financial-crimes tooling such as Alloy, Sardine, Unit21, Socure, or ComplyAdvantage
Ability to analyze transaction patterns and interpret monitoring outputs
Working knowledge of API-driven payment architecture
Understanding of Visa Direct, card-to-card transfers, ACH/NACHA, RTP, and FedNow
Authorized to work in the United States
Must not require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity in a growing fintech company
Remote-first culture with flexible working arrangements
Professional growth opportunities in compliance and risk management
100% company paid health insurance for employees
401(k) with company matching