Payments compliance director building Canadian regulatory programs for Brim’s fintech platform. Managing RPAA, AML/CTF, card network, Payments Canada, and product compliance.
Responsibilities
Build, maintain, and continuously improve Brim's regulatory compliance program across payments, card issuing, and fund safeguarding activities
Maintain the regulatory compliance framework and policies for safeguarding end-user funds under the RPAA and RPAR
Monitor and interpret changes to RPAA, AML/CTF, provincial consumer protection, and card network rules
Translate regulatory changes into updated internal policies and procedures
Support the RPAA Senior Officer with Bank of Canada filings, annual reports, and incident notifications
Interpret and operationalize Payments Canada by-laws, rules, standards, and notices affecting card payment flows, including ACSS, Lynx, and RTR
Review and advise on cardholder agreements, disclosures, and fee structures
Manage relationships with regulators, card networks, and Payments Canada
Respond to consultations and support joint discovery efforts
Partner with Legal, Risk, and outside counsel on regulatory inquiries, card network compliance, and product launches
Support compliance due diligence requests from clients, investors, and banking partners
Maintain the compliance training program and company-wide awareness of regulatory obligations
Monitor AML/CTF program effectiveness, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting obligations
Manage annual Visa and Mastercard compliance attestations, network registrations, BIN and licence obligations, and the network compliance calendar
Maintain records of regulatory obligations, regulatory changes, and incidents in Canada and the U.S.
Support privacy-related case reporting to regulators
Run compliance monitoring and testing with key risk indicators and reporting to compliance committees and the Board
Sign off on new products and changes from a compliance standpoint
Requirements
6+ years of experience in financial services, fintech, or payments compliance and regulatory affairs
Working experience with Canadian payments regulation (RPAA/RPAR) and AML/CTF requirements under the PCMLTFA, or ability to learn specialized regulatory frameworks quickly
Experience with card issuing, prepaid products, or money services businesses is ideal
Ability to read and interpret legislation, card network rules, and legal agreements
Ability to translate regulatory requirements into operational policies and procedures
Strong analytical, written communication, and cross-functional communication skills
Ability to manage multiple regulatory workstreams and deadlines independently in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor's degree in business, law, finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Working experience with the RPAA and RPAR, or a comparable payments regulatory framework
Compliance certification such as CAMS, ICA, or CRCM is a bonus
Prior experience with the Bank of Canada, OSFI, or a similar regulator is a bonus
Experience supporting board or investor compliance reporting is a bonus
Familiarity with U.S. payments regulation, including money transmitter licensing and Regulation Z, is a bonus
Experience with Operational Risk Management, including risk assessments, control testing, incident management, and risk reporting, is a bonus
Benefits
Competitive compensation and equity
Remote-first workplace (Eastern Time)
Comprehensive health plan
PTO
AI-enabled tools and AI as a force multiplier
Real ownership and opportunity to shape processes and standards
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