Director of Compliance

The Role: Want to be a part of our exciting growth journey?  

We're looking for a strategic, commercially-minded Director of Compliance to build and scale our global compliance function as we expand our payments ecosystem. 

You'll own Traild's compliance strategy across jurisdictions — partnering with banks, payment providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure we grow in a way that's compliant, secure, and built to last. This role sits at the intersection of regulation and innovation, and you'll be a key voice in how we build. 

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in payments regulation, banking partnerships, and global compliance program leadership. 

What You'll Own 

Compliance Strategy & Leadership 

• Define and execute Traild's compliance roadmap in step with business and product growth, for the US and beyond 

• Serve as the designated BSA/AML Compliance Officer, owning day-to-day compliance program delivery 

• Select, manage, and oversee compliance vendors and tooling (KYC, AML, transaction monitoring, OFAC screening) to build a scalable compliance infrastructure 

Payments & Regulatory Oversight 

• Ensure compliance with key US financial regulations including BSA/AML, KYC/KYB, OFAC, PCI-DSS, and NACHA, with international regulatory scope expanding over time 

• Manage licensing requirements and regulatory obligations across North America 

Banking & Partner Compliance 

• Serve as the primary compliance liaison with banking partners, payment processors, and financial institutions 

• Lead onboarding due diligence for bank and fintech partners and maintain ongoing compliance alignment 

• Own third-party vendor oversight for compliance-related service providers in line with regulatory expectations 

Risk Management & Controls 

• Design and implement compliance controls, monitoring frameworks, and reporting structures 

• Lead risk assessments across payment flows, product features, and integrations 

• Oversee fraud prevention and financial crime risk mitigation 

• Establish and manage complaint handling and issue management processes, including escalation protocols and corrective action tracking 

Policy, Governance & Training 

• Develop and maintain policies and internal controls aligned with regulatory expectations 

• Drive company-wide compliance awareness and training 

Audit & Regulatory Engagement 

• Lead internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and submissions 

• Manage regulator relationships and ensure timely, accurate reporting 

Product & Commercial Enablement 

• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Sales to enable compliant product innovation 

• Advise on new payment features, market expansions, and partnership structures 

About You 

• 7 years in compliance with a strong focus on payments, fintech or banking 

• Proven experience working with or within regulated financial institutions or payment providers, preferably with experience in a fintech or fintech-adjacent business 

• Deep knowledge of AML/BSA regulations and other regulatory frameworks such as sanctions, data privacy, and payments regulation 

• Hands-on experience managing bank partnerships and third-party compliance requirements 

• Strong grasp of payments infrastructure, compliance tooling, and fintech ecosystems 

• Track record of building and scaling compliance programs in high-growth environments 

• Excellent stakeholder management skills — comfortable influencing executives and external partners 

• A collaborative, adaptable operator who thrives in a scale-up environment 

Salary

The base salary range for this position is:

U.S. Candidates: USD $200,000- $250,000 per year (some flexibility based on experience)

Canadian Candidates: CAD $200,000 - $250,000 per year (some flexibility based on experience)

Compensation is determined based on experience, education, and geographic location. The final offer may vary to reflect the candidate’s qualifications and market conditions in their area.

In addition to salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to participate in Traild’s Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) — giving you a direct stake in the success of the company you’re helping to build.