Chief Compliance

About VoPay International Inc.

VoPay's Fintech-as-a-Service platform allows any business to embed financial services and payment capabilities into their existing applications, products, or services through a single, scalable API. Our integrated technology enables product managers and developers the flexibility and speed to build innovative financial products.

The Opportunity

VoPay is looking for a Chief Compliance & Anti-Money Laundering Officer (CAMLO) who possesses experience with payments / financial services and technology, specifically in managing and identifying applicable compliance requirements and related risks, with a proven ability to create and implement strategies to maintain compliance at every level of business operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing VoPay's compliance programs, including AML, ensuring adherence to the regulatory requirements.Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the CAMLO Officer will be accountable for operating and maintaining VoPay's compliance frameworks that are aligned with VoPay's regulatory obligations and industry best practices. Duties and Responsibilities

• Accountable for maintaining, updating, and operating the compliance frameworks for the jurisdictions that VoPay operates in currently.
• Responsible for developing and implementing a compliance frameworks for jurisdictions in which VoPay is expanding its operations.
• Oversee VoPay's compliance programs by establishing, implementing, and maintaining procedures designed to ensure compliance with client onboarding (CDD/EDD); suspicious activity monitoring/reporting; AML reporting; financial crime related risk assessments; compliance testing; training; sanction, monitoring; and recordkeeping requirements.
• Accountable for developing, maintaining, and executing compliance policies and procedures relevant to VoPay's business that adhere to VoPay's compliance frameworks and meet regulatory obligations.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of compliance procedures and internal controls within operational work streams and address any potential gaps.
• Conduct regular compliance-related risk assessments and procedural adherence reviews, and update policies and procedures accordingly.
• Provide regular updates to VoPay's senior management regarding the operations of the Compliance Programs and advise on business impact, strategies, and plans to address any changes in the regulatory landscape.
• Ensure appropriate communication/escalation of compliance incidents or issues to the senior management in a timely fashion.
• Assist product management, sales, marketing, and legal stakeholders to ensure that all products and services VoPay offers are compliant with regulations.
• Act as a liaison between VoPay and the regulatory bodies, banking partners, etc.
• Help develop, operationalize, and maintain a compliance culture within VoPay.
• Ensure that VoPay complies with all applicable laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where VoPay operates.
• Build and maintain a high level of trust and credibility for VoPay among business partners like banks, card networks, and customers.
• Manage AML/ATF/Sanctions/PEP control activity in all relevant business areas and establish a level of control consistency.
• Spread organizational awareness and facilitate ongoing compliance training for staff.
• Conduct internal compliance audits as required by laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Coordinate and supervise external compliance audits.
• Plan and oversee annual compliance-related reviews with all departments within the company.
• Lead and manage the compliance team to operate most efficiently by guiding/mentoring them on compliance skills & knowledge development, as well as leveraging tools and technology.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Post-graduate education in a business or finance-related field is preferred.
• A deep understanding and hands-on experience of Canadian payments regulatory frameworks is mandatory (FINTRAC, PCMLTFA, RPAA, etc.)
• Good knowledge of US and international AML and sanctions compliance requirements is preferred (SEC, FINRA, BSA/FINCEN, OFAC, FATF etc.).
• 5 years of Canadian compliance management experience is a must.
• 3 years of experience in the payments/financial services industry is a must.
• Understanding of compliance-adjacent frameworks including PCI, PSD2/GDPR, SOC2is preferred.
• Deep understanding of compliance requirements in the financial services or payments industry.
• Certifications like Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), or similar, are preferred.
• Proficiency in compliance related software and tools used for monitoring and reporting.
• Ability to work effectively with internal team members as well as customers and external stakeholders.
• A proven track record of commitment to high levels of integrity, ethics, and professionalism.
• Experience with internal and external audits related to compliance.
• A technical background, such as an understanding of compliance-related tools and technologies, is preferred.
• Must be a self-starter with the capacity to work in a fast-paced startup environment to meet strict deadlines.