GoFundMe

Senior Director, Compliance

San Francisco, CA · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$253k-$380kDetected 6 days ago

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About the role

You will set GoFundMe's global financial & content-based compliance strategy and serve as the company's primary point of contact for regulators, law enforcement, and external counsel on these matters.
We live by our core values: impatient to be great, find a way, earn trust every day, fueled by purpose.
GoFundMe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that actively pursues candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Lead our second line of defense, establishing the global risk frameworks, translating complex laws into actionable policies, and overseeing and partnering with the first line.
Design, build, and continuously mature GoFundMe's global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and FinCrime compliance framework, including all applicable policies, procedures, and controls.
Establish and maintain equivalent AML/ATF program obligations in other in-scope jurisdictions, including France (TRACFIN) and the broader EU regime.
Own the Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) and Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) filing process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, appropriate escalation, and adherence to all external filing deadlines.
Maintain and enhance risk-based KYC/KYB, due diligence, and monitoring standards for crowdfunding platform activity.
Oversee AML/FinCrime dependencies on payment processors, vendors, and other third parties, including data access, control evidence, escalation paths, oversight, and regulatory exam support.
Partner with Trust & Safety and Payments teams to assess FinCrime risk and embed compliance requirements into operational workflows.

Serve as the named Canadian AML Compliance Officer (CAMLO), as well as other compliance officer roles as required by applicable international, federal, and state laws, with regulatory authority and accountability.
Lead cross-functional efforts to submit required regulatory filings - including registrations, renewals, and periodic reports - and ensure all external deadlines are met.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Familiarity with content moderation compliance frameworks (DSA, CSAM reporting obligations, or similar) is a strong plus.
Experience with charitable fundraising law or multi-state solicitation compliance is a plus.
JD, CAMS, CRCM, or equivalent credential preferred
not required if offset by deep practical experience.

The annual U.S. salary range for this full-time position is $253,000 - $380,000.

Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
Growth Opportunities: Participate in learning, development, and recognition programs to help you thrive and grow.
Commitment to DEI: Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion through ongoing initiatives and employee resource groups.
The company also offers equity and other benefits to employees, including healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k) saving program.
Additionally pay may vary depending on other factors including skills, experience, education, or training.
Own the design, build-out, and continuous maturation of the transaction monitoring program and governance, ensuring coverage of emerging typologies relevant to crowdfunding and payments.

equal opportunity employer that actively pursues candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

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