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Regulatory Compliance Manager

San Francisco, CA (On-site) · Full-time

As the Regulatory Compliance Manager, you will ensure that both Methodic’s operations and its software platform meet the necessary legal and regulatory requirements in the financial industry. You will be our in-house expert on compliance matters, from anti-money laundering (AML) regulations to data protection laws. By keeping Methodic and its clients within the bounds of the law, you’ll safeguard the company’s integrity and help maintain the trust that is essential for a fintech offering.

Responsibilities

Monitor and research regulatory developments in financial services and fintech across the jurisdictions we and our clients operate in (e.g., Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Hong Kong, United States). Anticipate changes that might be required in our platform or processes due to new laws or guidelines.
Audit Methodic’s platform features and workflows to ensure they meet current compliance standards (for example, confirm that our KYC/AML module meets all relevant requirements or that our data storage and encryption practices comply with privacy laws).
Develop and update internal policies and procedures for compliance (covering areas like data privacy, record-keeping, incident response, etc.), and ensure all staff are aware of and trained on these policies.
Advise the product and engineering teams during development of new features or entry into new markets – provide requirements and guidance to ensure that any new capability is built with compliance in mind (e.g., what audit trails need to be logged, what user consent is needed for data collection, etc.).
Serve as the primary liaison for any regulatory audits or inquiries. This includes gathering required documentation, explaining how our systems meet legal requirements, and implementing any recommendations or required changes that result.
Support our clients (the companies using Methodic) in their compliance questions: for instance, helping them understand how to use our platform’s features to generate reports for regulators, or clarifying what Methodic does vs. what the client is responsible for in terms of compliance.
Oversee initiatives to obtain relevant certifications or licenses for Methodic if needed (for example, if being a provider in a certain country requires a license, or if we pursue a SOC 2 certification for our service).

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a compliance role within financial services, banking, or fintech. (Experience with software/SaaS compliance considerations is especially useful.)
Comprehensive knowledge of financial regulations such as AML/KYC, sanctions (OFAC, etc.), consumer finance protections, data protection (GDPR/CCPA), and any specific fintech-related rules (like electronic money regulations, broker-dealer compliance if relevant, etc.).
High attention to detail and strong analytical skills; able to interpret legal texts and regulatory guidance and translate them into practical requirements or checks.
Excellent communication skills, both for educating internal teams and for reassuring external customers/partners about compliance issues.
Problem-solving approach with a focus on enabling the business – you strive to find compliant solutions that still allow innovation and efficiency, rather than just saying “no”.
Experience creating and managing documentation for audits or certifications, and familiarity with industry-standard compliance frameworks or audit standards.
Unquestionable integrity and a sense of responsibility – you are the gatekeeper who ensures we don't cut corners that could lead to legal trouble, upholding the trust of our clients and partners.

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