Compliance Officer

🕒 May 21

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Nuvei

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2017

💳 Fintech

🛍️ eCommerce

🎮 Gaming

💰 $500M Post-IPO Secondary on 2021-05

Fintech • eCommerce • Gaming

Nuvei is a payment technology company specializing in providing seamless and innovative payment solutions for businesses across various industries. It offers a range of services including pay-ins, payouts, global acquiring, bank transfers, real-time payments, and alternative payment methods. Nuvei also focuses on authorization optimization, fraud & risk management, chargeback resolution, and currency management. With integration options tailored for online retail, financial services, and gaming platforms, Nuvei supports businesses in maximizing their revenue and optimizing their tech stack. The company's global platform encompasses more than 700 diverse payment options, making it a trusted partner for both small to medium-sized businesses and large enterprises.

📋 Description

• Support oversight and ongoing effectiveness of Nuvei’s AML/ATF compliance program across North America, including policies, procedures, controls, governance framework, and lead of internal AML audits. • Serve, where designated, as BSA/AML Compliance Officer for U.S. regulated entities, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act and related regulations. • Serve, where designated, as the Senior Officer responsible for AML compliance under FINTRAC regulations and the PCMLTFA. • Serve, where designated, as the Senior Officer responsible for compliance with the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA) and related supervisory expectations of the Bank of Canada. • Support regulatory engagement, including responding to regulator inquiries, supporting regulatory examinations, and coordinating with internal stakeholders during audits or supervisory reviews. • Assist with oversight of suspicious activity reporting frameworks, sanctions screening controls, and AML investigation processes. • Support development and maintenance of compliance reporting to senior management and the Board of Directors. • Assist with oversight of compliance risk assessments and monitoring activities across Nuvei’s payment operations. • Coordinate with internal teams including Risk, Legal, Product, Finance, and Operations to ensure regulatory requirements are appropriately implemented. • Monitor regulatory developments in the United States and Canada and support updates to policies, procedures, and internal controls as necessary. • Support training and awareness initiatives related to regulatory compliance and AML/ATF obligations. • Lead and supervise the North America AML operations team. • Provide direction, oversight, and performance management to ensure effective monitoring, investigation, and escalation of AML and ACH compliance matters. • Ensure appropriate staffing, training, and development of the AML compliance team to support regulatory obligations and operational effectiveness. • Review and approve escalations, suspicious activity assessments, and compliance investigations as required. • Perform other compliance-related duties supporting the North America Compliance function.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in regulatory compliance, AML/ATF compliance, financial services regulation, or related roles. • Experience working within payments, fintech, banking, or regulated financial services environments is a plus. • Experience interacting with financial regulators, auditors, or banking partners is strongly preferred. • Regulatory Knowledge • Strong knowledge of: • Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) / AML regulations (United States) • PCMLTFA and FINTRAC requirements (Canada) • Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA) and payment regulatory frameworks • Other Skills • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess risks and ensure regulatory compliance. • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple regulatory requirements and compliance initiatives. • Strong written and verbal communication skills to support regulatory engagement, internal reporting, and cross-functional collaboration. • Professional certifications such as CAMS, CFCS, or similar compliance certifications are considered an asset. • Working Language • English (written and spoken) is the language used most of the time, as work colleagues, clients, and strategic suppliers are geographically dispersed. • French (written and spoken) is required for any position located within Quebec.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive holiday allowance • 401K Matching program • Group Insurance Benefits • Flexible working model • Employee Assistance Program