Compliance Manager

All Jobs  >  Compliance Manager Apply Compliance Manager Fully Remote • United States • Finance & Operations Apply Job Type Full-time Description Lead the Way to Intelligent Banking with Us!You might not think about what happens behind the scenes when you check your bank balance or deposit a check from your phone, but we do. Every day.Kinective empowers banks and credit unions to move beyond keeping up with technology to shaping the future of banking. Our platform seamlessly connects the right tools, delivers real-time data, and drives smarter operations for more than 4,000 financial institutions nationwide. We are a fast-growing team built on individual ownership, company-wide collaboration, and setting industry-leading standards. Here, new ideas are encouraged, candid feedback is welcomed, and your growth truly matters as much as the company’s. At Kinective, we are leading the way to intelligent banking together and enjoying the journey along the way.Why This Role MattersEvery role at Kinective exists to move the needle for our clients, partners, and the financial institutions we serve. As the Compliance Manager, you will own and advance Kinective’s compliance and risk management program, enabling secure growth, regulatory readiness, and client trust.You will take ownership of our compliance controls, risk registry, audit coordination, and third-party due diligence processes, partnering closely with Legal, Security, Engineering, Product, HR and Operations to translate regulatory and framework requirements into scalable, operationally sound practices. Requirements What you’ll ownCompliance Program, Policies & GovernanceOwn and maintain the company’s compliance and security policy framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry standards.Establish a strong culture and foundation of compliance across the organization.Partner with Legal, Security, and business leaders to ensure policies are practical, current, and enforceable.Risk Management & ControlsOwn the enterprise risk registry and control library, including ongoing maintenance and maturity tracking.Assign and manage risk ownership, assess residual risk, and align with insurance considerations.Score and prioritize risks based on likelihood and impact, flagging critical risks to leadership.Track exceptions, compensating controls, and remediation progress; escalate stalled items as needed.Produce regular risk and compliance reporting, surfacing trends and systemic issues.Audit & Regulatory AlignmentIntegrate risk and controls with recognized frameworks (SOC, PCI, ISO, etc.).Map regulatory obligations, including GLBA, HIPAA, CCPA, GDPR, and other applicable requirements.Plan and manage internal and external audits in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders.Use the risk registry to inform audit planning, readiness, and remediation activities.Lead Security & Compliance meetings with relevant stakeholders.Client & Vendor Due DiligenceOwn client and vendor due diligence processes, including onboarding and offboarding workflows.Ensure timely, accurate responses to client compliance and security inquiries.Manage the vendor risk management program, including assessments and ongoing monitoring.Administer and maintain the SafeBase Trust Center.Monitoring, Training & Continuous ImprovementMonitor the effectiveness of compliance controls and the overall compliance program.Track and assess regulatory changes impacting fintech and financial services.Design and maintain compliance training for new hires in partnership with HR.Deliver ongoing training, updates, and reminders for existing employees and track completion.Conduct periodic compliance and risk assessments and implement program enhancements.How We’ll Measure Success Maintaining a mature, defensible, and audit-ready compliance program.Clear visibility into compliance risks, trends, and remediation status.Successful...