Senior Manager – Compliance Governance

Mercury

. Lead and develop the Compliance Governance team .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $179,900 - $249,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in compliance and risk management within regulated financial institutions, with a strong focus on compliance risk assessment, policy governance, and compliance reporting. Proven ability to lead teams, engage with regulatory bodies, and utilize technology for scalable governance solutions.

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Compliance Risk AssessmentPolicy GovernanceRegulatory Examination ManagementBanking Regulations KnowledgeCompliance Automation

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Hard Skills

Compliance Risk AssessmentPolicy GovernanceCompliance ReportingIssues ManagementRegulatory Examination ManagementBanking RegulationsBSA/AML Knowledge1LOD/2LOD UnderstandingCompliance TrainingEnterprise Risk Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationPragmatic JudgmentPersuasion SkillsStrong Sense of Ownership

Tools & Technologies

GRC PlatformsAI ToolsCompliance Automation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CRCM Certification

Industry Keywords

FintechRegulated Financial InstitutionConsumer ProtectionEnterprise Risk FrameworkCompliance Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop the Compliance Governance team
Own the compliance risk assessment, including methodology, execution, and alignment with Mercury's enterprise risk framework
Own enterprise policy governance, including the policy lifecycle, standards, and ownership
Own enterprise compliance training and measure its effectiveness
Oversee compliance issues within the enterprise issues management program
Design and deliver compliance reporting to executive leadership and governance committees
Support CMS exam and audit readiness
Provide credible challenge across the business and escalate when warranted
Use technology and automation to make governance programs scalable, measurable, and less manual
Partner across Compliance and with Risk, Legal, and Internal Audit

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in compliance or risk management at a fintech, bank, or other regulated financial institution, including 3+ years leading teams
Hands-on experience owning core CMS components, such as compliance risk assessment, policy governance, training, compliance reporting, or issues management
Experience leading or playing a central role in regulatory examinations, including managing requests, engaging with examiners, and responding to findings
Broad knowledge of banking regulations, including consumer protection and BSA/AML
Ability to present compliance programs to, and persuade, executive leadership, Board committees, banking partners, and regulators
Pragmatic judgment and ability to tailor framework requirements to the business
Strong understanding of 1LOD/2LOD roles
Proficient with AI tools, or eager to get there
Willingness to roll up your sleeves, with a high quality bar and a strong sense of ownership
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
CRCM or comparable compliance certification preferred
Familiarity with enterprise and operational risk management frameworks preferred
Experience with GRC platforms and compliance automation preferred

Benefits

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Benefits
Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or special needs