Chief Compliance Officer (Fintech) #1510

On behalf of our client, I am seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to lead and scale their compliance operations. This is a leadership role focused on driving efficiency and scalability through process optimization, technology adoption, and strong project management. The ideal candidate will have experience in regulated industries and a proven track record of leveraging modern tools and technologies to enhance compliance functions. This role is critical to ensuring my client meets regulatory requirements while supporting their growth and long-term goals.

This is a confidential search, and the successful candidate will be subject to regulatory approval, including background checks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Compliance Operations: Oversee and manage all compliance activities for my client's growing organization, ensuring adherence to well-documented regulatory requirements.
• Drive Process Efficiency: Implement and refine processes and procedures to streamline compliance operations, focusing on scalability and efficiency.
• Leverage Technology: Adopt and integrate modern compliance tools and workflow automation to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual processes.
• Project Management: Manage compliance-related tasks and deadlines with precision, ensuring timely completion and documentation for audits.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team of approximately 15 compliance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the organization remains audit-ready, addressing standardized regulatory requirements and maintaining an audit trail.
• Strategic Growth: Contribute to my client's long-term growth by modernizing compliance operations and aligning them with business goals.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the CEO and other senior leaders to align compliance strategies with organizational objectives.

• Experience: Proven experience in compliance roles within technology-forward regulated industries, with a focus on digital or modern financial services.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with modern compliance tools and technologies, including workflow automation and digital solutions.
• Soft Skills:
• Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on process and procedure ("dot the I's, cross the t's").
• Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Process-driven, with a focus on execution and scalability.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with standardized regulatory requirements and the ability to execute against them effectively.
• Leadership: Experience leading and developing teams, with a focus on driving efficiency and accountability.

Preferred (Nice-to-Have)

• Industry Experience: Background in technology-forward organizations, such as modern financial services or fintech companies.
• Technical Expertise: Experience implementing workflow automation and other technology solutions for compliance operations.
• Soft Skills: Forward-thinking approach to technology adoption, with a "McKinsey-type" mindset for process optimization.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in Spanish is helpful but not mandatory (English required).

Leadership Opportunity: Lead a growing compliance team in a dynamic, scaling organization.

Impactful Role: Opportunity to modernize and scale compliance operations through technology, driving efficiency and long-term growth.

Location Benefits: Onsite role in Puerto Rico, which may be attractive for candidates from the East Coast, with potential tax benefits.

Career Growth: Long-term growth potential, with the CEO seeking someone to "take us to the next four years or more."

Relocation Support: Available for the right candidate, with flexibility for exceptional profiles.

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