Green Dot

Fintech

HeadofCompliance

$214–214k Los Angeles, California, United States; San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Head of Compliance at Green Dot. Skills: Compliance Program Leadership & Execution, UDAAP & Consumer Harm Oversight, Regulatory Readiness & Advisory, Policies, Monitoring & Issue Management, Third-Party & BaaS Compliance Support, Metrics, Reporting & Governance, People, Culture & Capability. Lead and operate significant components of the Compliance Management System (CMS). Translate regulatory requirements into practical policies, standards, procedures, and controls”

What You'll Achieve.

advancing and operating key elements of Green Dot’s Compliance Management System (CMS); ensure regulatory compliance while enabling responsible growth and innovation; accountable for execution, oversight, and continuous improvement of compliance programs; embedding consumer protection controls into product design, delivery, and lifecycle management; track remediation through completion; provide insight into risk trends, control effectiveness, and issue remediation

Industry & Context.

Fintech
Problems you'll solve

analytical; Manage the end‑to‑end lifecycle of compliance issues, including documentation, risk assessment, remediation oversight, and effectiveness validation

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to work in the U. S. without sponsorship, Ability to meet the location requirement outlined above

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10+ years of progressive experience in compliance within U. S. banking, fintech, or financial services, with exposure to consumer finance and digital banking, Deep working knowledge of regulatory requirements, including UDAAP, consumer protection laws, privacy, complaint management, and familiarity with BSA/AML and fraud frameworks, Demonstrated experience enhancing and operating compliance programs, including monitoring, testing, issue management, and regulatory readiness, Proven ability to partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and influence outcomes without direct authority, analytical, communication, and executive-level presentation skills, Experience preparing compliance metrics and management reporting, Bachelor’s degree required, Ability to work in the U. S. without sponsorship, Ability to meet the location requirement outlined above

Nice to Have

Advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e. g. , CRCM, CAMS) preferred

What You'll Do.

Lead and operate significant components of the Compliance Management System (CMS)

Translate regulatory requirements into practical policies

Provide compliance guidance and challenge to business and product partners

Oversee identification

and mitigation of UDAAP and consumer harm risks

and Risk teams to embed consumer protection controls

Support issue identification and remediation related to complaints

and customer outcomes

Monitor changes in applicable laws

Assess business impact of regulatory changes and recommend enhancements

Support regulatory examinations

and ongoing supervisory interactions

Oversee development and maintenance of compliance policies

Direct compliance monitoring and testing activities

Manage the end‑to‑end lifecycle of compliance issues

Partner with Risk and Legal to support third‑party compliance oversight

Ensure appropriate compliance controls

and reporting are in place for partner programs

Support governance forums

service‑level expectations

and compliance reporting related to BaaS activities

Develop and maintain compliance metrics and reporting

Prepare materials and updates for senior management

and leadership forums

Escalate emerging risks

or program gaps to executive leadership

and mentor members of the Compliance team

Support compliance training and awareness programs

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

partnering closely with Legal, Risk, BSA/AML, Fraud, and Product teams; Provide compliance guidance and challenge to business and product partners; Partner with Product, Operations, and Risk teams; Partner with Risk and Legal to support third‑party compliance oversight; Prepare materials and updates for senior management, risk committees, and leadership forums; Lead, develop, and mentor members of the Compliance team, fostering a culture of accountability, partnership, and continuous improvement

Communication Scope

executive-level presentation skills; Prepare materials and updates for senior management, risk committees, and leadership forums; Escalate emerging risks, significant findings, or program gaps to executive leadership in a timely and well‑governed manner

Process & Methodology

Manage the end‑to‑end lifecycle of compliance issues, including documentation, risk assessment, remediation oversight, and effectiveness validation

Full Job Description

We’re looking for talented professionals to join us in bringing smart money management and payment solutions to everyone’s fingertips. This position is classified as structured hybrid, with an expectation of a minimum of three (3) days per week working in the office and flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days. On-site expectations may evolve over time to support business needs, with clear communication provided in advance. >>>>>>>>>> _**JOB DESCRIPTION**_ ** _Location Requirement_** This position is open only to candidates who currently reside in one of the following approved locations: **Los Angeles, CA or San Francisco, CA** _**Job Summary**_ The Head of Compliance is a senior leader responsible for advancing and operating key elements of Green Dot’s Compliance Management System (CMS) in support of a Fintech Program Manager with a digital platform focused on bank‑powered money movement services and Banking‑as‑a‑Service (BaaS). This role serves as a strategic advisor to the business and risk leadership, partnering closely with Legal, Risk, BSA/AML, Fraud, and Product teams to ensure regulatory compliance while enabling responsible growth and innovation. The Head of Compliance is accountable for execution, oversight, and continuous improvement of compliance programs, while escalating material risks, issues, and strategic decisions to executive leadership as appropriate. _**Key Responsibilities**_ **Compliance Program Leadership & Execution** * Lead and operate significant components of the Compliance Management System (CMS), ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, internal policies, and Board‑approved risk appetite. * Translate regulatory requirements into practical policies, standards, procedures, and controls that support business objectives. * Provide compliance guidance and challenge to business and product partners, escalating significant risks or deviations as needed. **UDAAP & Consumer Harm Oversight** * Oversee identification, assessment,

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