Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
Hiring Company

The hiring company name is
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About the Role
Greater Washington D.C. Area (On-site)
The Company is seeking a Chief Compliance Officer to lead its U.S. regulatory compliance and financial crime programs, with additional oversight of Canadian regulatory obligations. The role oversees compliance operations, regulatory relationships, financial crime risk, and the effectiveness of compliance frameworks. Responsibilities include directing anti-money laundering, sanctions, customer due diligence, and suspicious activity reporting programs; managing regulatory examinations, audits, risk assessments, and remediation; and maintaining policies, controls, training, and required reporting. The CCO will advise executive leadership and the Board, coordinate with international compliance teams, and promote a strong compliance culture. Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in law, finance, business, or a related discipline, and have at least 10 years of compliance experience in money transmission, foreign exchange, international payments, or a related financial services field. At least three years in senior compliance leadership, along with experience as a BSA Officer, MLRO, or equivalent, is required. Applicants should have strong knowledge of BSA/AML, sanctions, the USA PATRIOT Act, FATF standards, and U.S. money transmitter regulations. Demonstrated experience leading regulatory examinations, audits, risk assessments, and remediation is essential, as are strong communication, leadership, organizational, and stakeholder-advisory skills.
Functions:
- Finance
Compensation
USD $200,000-$230,000 (salary) per year
About the Company
Global financial services organization specializing in cross-border payments and compliance
Industry
Financial Services
Type
Privately Held