SOC 1 & SOC 2 Compliance Manager
Liberty Towers  Irving, Texas, United States (Remote)
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SOC 1 & SOC 2 - Compliance Manager

$130k+ Pkg

Dallas

Hybrid Remote

International Financial and payments group have an urgent newly created role based remotey around their Dallas office.


Key Responsibilities


1. Compliance Program Leadership

Define and implement a robust compliance strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Promote a culture of ethical behavior, security, and compliance throughout the organization.
Oversee the development and maintenance of the corporate compliance plan.

2. Regulatory Compliance

Ensure full compliance with relevant laws and standards including:
SOC 1 Type II & SOC 2 Type II
PCI DSS for payment security
AML/KYC regulations
GDPR / Global Data Protection Laws (e.g., CCPA)
PSD2 and SCA requirements (when/if applicable)
FATF guidelines (when/if applicable)

3. Governance and Risk Management

Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities.
Appoint and lead a cross-functional Compliance Committee.
Conduct ongoing risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential compliance risks.
Oversee third-party risk management, ensuring all external partners meet compliance standards.

4. Policies and Procedures

Develop, implement, and regularly update internal policies related to:
AML/KYC procedures
Data protection and privacy
Fraud detection and prevention
Incident response
Employee compliance training and awareness

5. Payment Processing Security

Ensure payment systems and gateways meet the highest standards of security and compliance.
Oversee real-time transaction monitoring and fraud analytics.
Maintain comprehensive audit trails for regulatory review and internal audits.


6. Auditing and Reporting

Schedule and manage internal and external audits.
Develop and execute processes for timely regulatory reporting (e.g., SARs, data breaches).
Maintain detailed documentation and record-keeping as per applicable legal requirements.


7. Continuous Monitoring and Improvement

Monitor compliance effectiveness and update policies in response to regulatory changes.
Lead periodic reviews of the compliance framework to adapt to evolving risks and technologies.

8. Communication and Transparency

Ensure clear internal communication of compliance responsibilities across departments.
Oversee external communication of compliance commitments via privacy policies, terms, and public disclosures.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. Compliance certifications (e.g., CAMS, CCEP, CIPP) preferred.
Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in regulatory compliance within the financial services, fintech, or payments industry.
Deep knowledge of international regulatory environments (AML, PCI DSS, GDPR, PSD2, etc.).
Proven leadership and project management skills.
Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.