Head of Compliance

Step

Head of Compliance scaling Step’s consumer banking, lending, and payments compliance program. Guiding regulatory strategy, audits, policies, and partner-bank compliance as Step grows with Beast Industries.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in compliance leadership within the fintech and banking sectors, focusing on regulatory frameworks such as BSA/AML, KYC, and UDAAP. Capable of developing and executing scalable compliance strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing relationships with regulators and stakeholders.

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Compliance LeadershipRegulatory FrameworksPolicy DevelopmentRisk ManagementStakeholder Collaboration

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Hard Skills

BSA/AMLKYCUDAAPReg EReg ZEFTAGLBAFCRACompliance StrategyPolicy Writing

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingLeadership

Industry Keywords

FintechBankingPaymentsConsumer Financial ServicesBanking-as-a-ServiceShared Compliance Models

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Step’s compliance leader and subject matter expert across key banking and financial services regulations, including BSA/AML, KYC, UDAAP, Reg E, Reg Z, EFTA, GLBA, FCRA, and CFPB guidance
Own and drive the compliance strategy across products, partnerships, and operations
Develop, enhance, and execute policies and procedures for a risk-based, scalable compliance program
Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Risk, Customer Experience, Marketing, Legal, and partner banks on compliant product development and delivery
Oversee internal reviews, audits, testing, training, and ongoing monitoring
Lead issue tracking, regulatory exams, complaints handling, and reporting
Evaluate regulatory changes and translate them into actionable plans and guidance
Serve as primary compliance contact with regulators, partner banks, auditors, and key stakeholders
Report to the Chief Operating Officer

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in compliance or legal within fintech, banking, and/or payments
Deep understanding of U.S. consumer financial services regulation
Fluency in deposit, payments, and lending regulatory frameworks
Experience with sponsor banks or Banking-as-a-Service partnerships
Strong understanding of shared compliance models
Hands-on ability to write policies, respond to regulators, review customer flows, and assess vendors
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Ability to travel occasionally for team offsites and key meetings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stock options
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
401k plan with Safe Harbor company matching
Flexible vacation policy
Paid company holidays
12 weeks paid parental leave with flexible return to work
Company-provided technology package