Director, Compliance

Who We Are PayMitto is an Atlanta-based fintech company on a mission to make money movement fast, safer, and more accessible - whether across town or around the globe. We build the full experience for banks, credit unions, and financial institutions: from the mobile interfaces that guide account holders through transfers to the platform infrastructure behind the scenes. That means multi-corridor payment routing, partner integrations across financial networks, and real-time compliance and fraud detection - with the reliability requirements that come from moving money. The Role We’re searching for a Director, Compliance to lead end-to-end compliance function, covering everything from managing the daily operations to overseeing core programs like BSA/AML, fraud risk, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring. You will serve as the primary point of contact for bank partners and regulators, developing relationships across all levels. As the SME for compliance, we are looking to you to stay on top of all the industry trends and regulatory changes in all the markets in which we operate. This is a hybrid position open to candidates currently residing in the Atlanta area. Candidates will work a hybrid schedule 2 days/week (Tuesday/Thursday) in the office at The Battery. What You’ll Own: Day-to-day leadership and development of the compliance team -- managing people, priorities, and performance Transaction monitoring operations, including design and continuous improvement of monitoring frameworks Fraud risk and financial crime compliance programs Sanctions screening and OFAC/watchlist compliance processes BSA/AML program oversight, including policy development, training, and regulatory readiness Vendor management for compliance-related tools, platforms, and third-party partners Bank partner relationships -- serving as the primary compliance liaison for policy alignment, reporting, and regulatory dialogue Audit coordination -- both internal reviews and external regulatory examinations Regulatory change management -- tracking evolving rules across the markets we operates in and updating programs accordingly AI Leadership Lead the build-out of an AI-managed compliance structure designed to enhance monitoring accuracy, reduce manual burden, and scale efficiently with Brightwell’s growth Serve as a core member of the AI Council, contributing a compliance and risk lens to enterprise-wide AI governance decisions Evaluate and implement AI/ML tools for fraud detection, transaction screening, and risk scoring Establish guardrails, oversight policies, and audit protocols for AI-assisted compliance decisions Partner with product and engineering to ensure AI innovation is built responsibly and within regulatory bounds What You Bring 10+ years in compliance, with meaningful experience in fintech, payments, or financial services Deep hands-on knowledge of BSA/AML, sanctions screening, fraud risk, and transaction monitoring Experience managing banking partnerships and navigating regulatory relationships Proven track record in building or scaling compliance teams and infrastructure Comfort with technology -- you don’t need to code, but you need to think clearly about systems, data, and automation Experience with or strong interest in AI/ML applications in compliance environments Exceptional communicator -- able to translate complex regulatory requirements for technical teams, executives, and bank partners alike Bachelor’s degree required; CAMS or equivalent certification a plus Why Work Here Real Ownership & Impact: Take charge of your work with full autonomy — what you build ships to real users at real financial institutions around the world. Startup Energy, Global Impact: Join a passionate team building mission-critical tools for people around the world. Flexible & Collaborative Team: Enjoy a remote-friendly environment and a tight-knit, inclusive team with opportunities for both social and professional engagement. Great Benefits : Medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) with match, paid parental leave, PTO, and more. Supportive Environment: Thrive in a collaborative, inclusive workplace that values innovation and continuous learning.