Compliance Officer - North America

Job Title:  Compliance Officer, North America (BSA / AML / RPAA) 

Job Type:  Full time 

Reports To:  Head of North America Compliance 

Location:  Remote 

The world of payment processing is rapidly evolving, and businesses are looking for loyal and strategic partners, to help them grow. 

Meet Nuvei, Nuvei is the global fintech building the infrastructure for every payment, everywhere. Its modular, flexible, and scalable technology enables leading companies to accept next-generation payments, offer all payout options, and benefit from card issuing, banking, risk, and fraud management services. Connecting businesses to their customers in more than 200 markets, with local acquiring in 52 markets, 150 currencies, and over 720 alternative payment methods, Nuvei provides the technology and insights for customers and partners to succeed locally and globally through one integration. 

At Nuvei, we live our core values, and we thrive on solving complex problems. We’re dedicated to continually improving our product and providing relentless customer service.   We are always looking for exceptional talent to join us on the journey! 

Position Overview 

We are seeking a highly experienced Compliance Officer for North America to support and oversee regulatory compliance across Nuvei’s U.S. and Canadian operations. 

This role serves as a key regulatory governance position, responsible for supporting the oversight and implementation of Nuvei’s compliance programs across multiple regulatory frameworks. The position will be appointed by the Board of Directors of Nuvei’s regulated entities and may serve in designated statutory compliance roles. 

The Compliance Officer will lead a team responsible for AML monitoring, investigations, and ACH compliance oversight, providing direction and supervision to an ACH/AML Manager, AML Supervisor, and AML Analyst. 

In the United States, the role will support oversight of compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and related AML regulatory requirements, including acting as the designated BSA/AML Compliance Officer for certain regulated entities. 

In Canada, the role may serve as the Senior Officer responsible for AML/ATF compliance under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) and may also serve as the Senior Officer responsible for compliance with the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA) and related supervisory expectations of the Bank of Canada. 

The role will work closely with the Head of North America Compliance and senior leadership to maintain effective compliance programs, support regulatory engagement, and ensure Nuvei meets its obligations under applicable financial services regulations. 

Because this role may be designated as a statutory compliance officer, the individual may be required to undergo regulatory background checks, fingerprinting, and disclosure of personal information to regulatory authorities in connection with licensing or regulatory approval requirements. 

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• 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

Nuvei is an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates collaboration and innovation and is committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. The team at Nuvei is comprised of a wealth of talent, skill, and ambition. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.

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

Our recruitment process may use automated tools, including AI, to support application management and candidate shortlisting.