Elise AI Compliance Lead at EliseAI responsible for building and operating AML/BSA, KYC/KYB, fraud detection, and sanctions compliance programs. Manage relationships with banking and financial institution partners and support regulatory readiness.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a Compliance Officer to help build and operate our AML/BSA, KYC/KYB, fraud detection and loss prevention, and sanctions compliance programs. This role will be instrumental in maintaining regulatory readiness, managing relationships with banking and financial institution partners, and ensuring our policies, processes, and systems support responsible growth.
Own and continuously improve the company's fraud monitoring, KYC/KYB, AML/BSA and OFAC/sanctions compliance programs, including policies, procedures, risk assessments, and governance materials
Serve as a primary compliance contact for banking, fintech, and other financial institution partners, overseeing recurring meetings, reporting cycles, obligations, open items, and escalations
Lead KYC/KYB processes, oversee transaction-monitoring operations, review escalated alerts and investigations, and prepare Unusual Activity Reports (UARs) and other required reports for financial institution partners
Work with Legal, Product, and Engineering to translate regulatory requirements into practical workflows, controls, system rules, audit trails, and monitoring capabilities
Contribute compliance guidance to new products and market initiatives, identifying risks early and helping teams launch responsibly at speed
Coordinate compliance testing, audits, examinations, issue remediation, and responses to partner or regulator requests
Track state and federal regulatory developments, translating them into clear, prioritized actions for the business
Help build a culture where compliance is practical, embedded in the product, and accountable to real outcomes
Own our BSA/AML compliance training program, building content, tracking completion, and reporting to third parties
Digitize and organize onsite resident files (income certifications, leases, program forms) so every affordable compliance file is complete, searchable, and audit-ready. This may require occasional travel onsite to visit clients
Qualification
Clear written communicationJob Compensation RangeThe salary range for this role is $140
Required
5+ years of AML/BSA compliance experience at a fintech, bank, payment processor, money services business, or comparable regulated financial institution
Hands-on experience managing relationships with banking partners, sponsor banks, or other financial institutions
Experience building an AML/BSA compliance program from 0 to 1
Working knowledge of transaction monitoring, customer identification and due diligence, enhanced due diligence, sanctions screening, investigations, and UAR and SAR processes
Strong understanding of FinCEN regulations, the Bank Secrecy Act, and OFAC sanctions requirements
Experience with compliance technology and operational tooling; familiarity with platforms such as Sardine or similar systems is a plus
Clear written communication, sound judgment, and the ability to translate complex compliance requirements for cross-functional stakeholders
Excellent organizational rigor and the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines and stakeholders without things slipping
Willingness to work in person at our office 4–5 days a week
Job Compensation Range
The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $190,000. EliseAI offers a competitive total rewards package which includes base salary, equity, and a comprehensive benefits & perks package. Exact compensation is determined based on a number of factors including experience, skill level, location and qualifications which are assessed during the interview process. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided by our Recruiting Team during the hiring process.
EliseAI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
