Paysafe

VP Compliance Transformation

Paysafe

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Jacksonville • Florida • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead Strategic Transformation Initiatives Across Compliance
  • Drive the design and execution of transformation programs across various domains such as: Merchant lifecycle modernization (KYB, merchant reviews, onboarding and underwriting improvements).
  • Transaction monitoring & financial crime enhancements.
  • Sanctions screening & monitoring uplift.
  • Compliance governance & framework improvements.
  • Policy, standards, and procedure simplification.
  • Automation and technology enablement across compliance processes.
  • Transform the Merchant Lifecycle (Initial Priority)
  • Lead the redesign and implementation of merchant-related processes, including: KYB Refresh Program Merchant AML Review Framework Merchant Transaction Monitoring Enhancements Strategic Program Leadership & Governance
  • Establish strong governance frameworks to oversee compliance transformation initiatives and ensure effective decision-making, accountability, and timely progress.
  • Develop high-quality materials for senior leadership clearly articulating risks, progress, and required actions.
  • Ensure that transformation initiatives are executed according to plan and transition seamlessly into sustainable, well-embedded operating models.
  • Build and Lead a High-Performing Transformation Team
  • Build and lead a team dedicated to program execution.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, clarity, and continuous improvement.
  • Develop future compliance leadership capabilities within the organization.

Requirements

  • 10+ years in Compliance, AML/Financial Crime, Risk, Regulatory Change, or Transformation within payments, fintech, or financial services.
  • Proven ability to deliver complex, multi-year compliance transformation programs.
  • Expertise in one or more domains: merchant risk, onboarding, AML controls, transaction monitoring, sanctions, governance, or policy frameworks.
  • Strong cross-functional leadership involving Product, Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Risk.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience presenting to executives and regulators.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive results in complex environments.
Benefits
  • Equal Employment Opportunity
  • Work environment of mutual respect to everyone without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
compliance transformationAML controlstransaction monitoringsanctions screeninggovernance frameworkspolicy frameworksmerchant lifecycle modernizationrisk managementfinancial crime enhancementsprogram execution
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingaccountabilitycontinuous improvementteam buildingstrategic thinkingcross-functional collaborationdecision-makingpresentation skills