Green Dot Corporation

Head of Compliance

Los Angeles, California, USA · Senior

No sponsorship$214k-$322kDetected 61 days ago

ComplianceLeadershipCommunication

About the role

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.

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.
Oversee identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of UDAAP and consumer harm risks across digital products and partner programs.
Partner with Product, Operations, and Risk teams to embed consumer protection controls into product design, delivery, and lifecycle management.
Support issue identification and remediation related to complaints, disputes, and customer outcomes.
Support regulatory examinations, inquiries, and ongoing supervisory interactions in partnership with Legal and executive leadership.
Oversee development and maintenance of compliance policies, procedures, and standards relevant to consumer protection, privacy, and partner programs.
Manage the end‑to‑end lifecycle of compliance issues, including documentation, risk assessment, remediation oversight, and effectiveness validation.
Third‑Party & BaaS Compliance Support

10+ years of progressive experience in compliance within U.S. banking, fintech, or financial services, with strong 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.
Experience preparing compliance metrics and management reporting.
Bachelor's degree required.
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment, without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., CRCM, CAMS) preferred.
Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship**
Green Dot is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for all candidates.
We will work with you to meet your needs in a way that respects your privacy and ensures equal opportunity.

The targeted base salary for this position is $214,300 to $321,500 per year.
The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate's geographical location.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, we encourage you to let us know.

However, we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment, without the need for current or future sponsorship.

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