Head of Trust, Risk & Regulatory

Monstro

. Define and own Monstro’s regulatory posture across U.S.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $231,000 - $289,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and own Monstro’s regulatory posture across U.S. and international markets
Translate evolving frameworks (e.g., open banking rules, AI governance expectations) into actionable company strategy
Develop clear positions on topics such as:
AI-driven financial guidance and advice boundaries
Data usage and consumer protections
Vendor classification within banking ecosystems
Partner with leadership on expansion into new regulatory jurisdictions
Design and maintain Monstro’s enterprise risk and compliance architecture
Establish policy frameworks, risk registers, and governance processes
Define internal controls and oversight structures appropriate for a global financial infrastructure provider
Support board and executive risk reporting
Partner with security and engineering leaders to define Monstro’s trust maturity roadmap, including:
SOC 2 and future assurance pathways
Enterprise security expectations (e.g., ISO alignment, vendor risk)
Data governance and control standards
Ensure Monstro’s control environment scales with institutional requirements
Work closely with product and engineering to define guardrails for:
Financial guidance outputs
Model transparency and explainability expectations
Human oversight and escalation frameworks
Regional regulatory variations
Serve as a credible partner to banks’ risk, compliance, and regulatory stakeholders during diligence and deployment conversations
Support enterprise sales cycles by articulating Monstro’s risk and governance approach
Represent Monstro in industry forums, working groups, and policy discussions as the company grows
Help shape how regulators and the market understand responsible AI in financial services.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Senior experience in regulatory, risk, or compliance leadership within financial services, fintech infrastructure, or similarly regulated environments
Strong understanding of how banks evaluate vendor risk and governance
Experience building or evolving risk and compliance frameworks, not just operating within them
Comfort working at the intersection of product innovation and regulatory expectations
Credibility engaging with senior stakeholders including executives, regulators, and institutional partners
Strategic mindset paired with willingness to be hands-on in early stages
Interest in emerging topics such as AI governance, data regulation, and financial decisioning systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Compensation Package: Competitive salary, equity, and robust benefits including health, dental, vision, and disability coverage.

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Hard Skills & Tools

regulatory compliancerisk managementdata governancevendor risk assessmentfinancial guidance frameworksAI governancepolicy developmentinternal controlsenterprise risk architectureSOC 2 compliance

Soft Skills

strategic mindsetstakeholder engagementcommunicationcollaborationcredibilityleadershipproblem-solvingadaptabilityhands-on approachinterpersonal skills