Green Dot
Fintech
HeadofCompliance
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“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.
analytical; Manage the end‑to‑end lifecycle of compliance issues, including documentation, risk assessment, remediation oversight, and effectiveness validation
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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