Compliance Officer

Role Overview

• Support oversight and ongoing effectiveness of Nuvei’s AML/ATF compliance program across North America, including policies, procedures, controls, governance framework, and lead of internal AML audits.
• Serve, where designated, as BSA/AML Compliance Officer for U.S. regulated entities, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act and related regulations.
• Serve, where designated, as the Senior Officer responsible for AML compliance under FINTRAC regulations and the PCMLTFA.
• Serve, where designated, as the Senior Officer responsible for compliance with the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA) and related supervisory expectations of the Bank of Canada.
• Support regulatory engagement, including responding to regulator inquiries, supporting regulatory examinations, and coordinating with internal stakeholders during audits or supervisory reviews.
• Assist with oversight of suspicious activity reporting frameworks, sanctions screening controls, and AML investigation processes.
• Support development and maintenance of compliance reporting to senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Assist with oversight of compliance risk assessments and monitoring activities across Nuvei’s payment operations.
• Coordinate with internal teams including Risk, Legal, Product, Finance, and Operations to ensure regulatory requirements are appropriately implemented.
• Monitor regulatory developments in the United States and Canada and support updates to policies, procedures, and internal controls as necessary.
• Support training and awareness initiatives related to regulatory compliance and AML/ATF obligations.
• Lead and supervise the North America AML operations team.
• Provide direction, oversight, and performance management to ensure effective monitoring, investigation, and escalation of AML and ACH compliance matters.
• Ensure appropriate staffing, training, and development of the AML compliance team to support regulatory obligations and operational effectiveness.
• Review and approve escalations, suspicious activity assessments, and compliance investigations as required.
• Perform other compliance-related duties supporting the North America Compliance function.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in regulatory compliance, AML/ATF compliance, financial services regulation, or related roles.
• Experience working within payments, fintech, banking, or regulated financial services environments is a plus.
• Experience interacting with financial regulators, auditors, or banking partners is strongly preferred.

Regulatory Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of:
• Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) / AML regulations (United States)
• PCMLTFA and FINTRAC requirements (Canada)
• Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA) and payment regulatory frameworks

Other Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple regulatory requirements and compliance initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to support regulatory engagement, internal reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Professional certifications such as CAMS, CFCS, or similar compliance certifications are considered an asset.

Working Language

• English (written and spoken) is the language used most of the time, as work colleagues, clients, and strategic suppliers are geographically dispersed.
• French (written and spoken) is required for any position located within Quebec.

Benefits

• Competitive holiday allowance
• 401K Matching program
• Group Insurance Benefits
• Flexible working model
• Employee Assistance Program