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Compliance Program Manager

Lightspark· Legal & Compliance
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Los Angeles HQ, Remote$190k - $225kFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Lead and manage the BSA/AML and Sanctions compliance program for Lightspark Payments, regulatory fintech; partner with Product, Engineering, and Operations to design compliant products and processes, and oversee policies, training, and audits.

Responsibilities

  • Own, maintain, and continuously improve the BSA/AML and Sanctions Compliance Program and the related policies, procedures, and governance frameworks under the CCO’s responsibility, ensuring they stay current as products, controls, and the business change.
  • Draft and maintain the BSA/AML, Sanctions, and other policies required of a regulated fintech company.
  • Translate regulatory requirements into product and control design that is compliant, innovative, and tailored to Lightspark Payments’ business.
  • Act as a real-time subject matter expert to Product, Engineering, and Design as new products and services are built or enhanced, helping ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Understand and explain how compliance requirements apply across the end-to-end funds flow, and contribute to cross-functional working sessions that design products and user interfaces with compliance in mind.
  • Conduct counterparty due diligence reviews, and maintain and update documentation according to each counterparty’s risk rating.
  • Maintain and enhance the BSA/AML/Sanctions Risk Assessment, and maintain the inventory of controls that supports it.
  • Develop and deliver compliance training for employees and relevant partners.
  • Identify compliance, regulatory, financial, fraud, and other risks, and bring them to cross-functional partners and leadership together with proposed solutions.
  • Work effectively with Sales, Product, Engineering, Legal, Design, Business Development, and other stakeholders.
  • Support the Licensing and Audit Manager and audit lead in responding to regulatory examinations, partner audits, and reviews.
  • Support the CCO as needed.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of total experience, including at least 5 years in a compliance management role (such as BSA Officer or Compliance Officer).
  • Bachelor’s degree or a Juris Doctor preferred and an industry certification (such as CAMS or CRCM) is a plus.
  • Subject matter expertise in at least one of the following areas: domestic and cross-border payments, blockchain or cryptocurrency compliance, stablecoin payment infrastructure, or complex financial product compliance.
  • Understanding of the functional and technical design of blockchain and Bitcoin, and ideally the Lightning Network.
  • Experience with payment systems and US and international payment rails, including compliance obligations for customer onboarding, sanctions, AML, and fraud prevention.
  • Expertise implementing the Bank Secrecy Act for licensed MSBs and/or fintechs dealing in digital assets, including Reg E, the Travel Rule, and CIP/KYC/EDD requirements.
  • Experience integrating or configuring compliance vendors, or defining requirements for internal compliance systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable product documentation.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, and a track record of working effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • Experience working in a start-up environment or building products or programs from scratch.
  • Intense professional curiosity and a growth mindset.

Skills

Required:BSA/AML and Sanctions compliancePolicy design and documentation

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • Competitive salary
  • Stock options
  • Company paid life insurance
  • 20 paid vacation days a year, as well as paid holidays
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Matching 401k
  • FSA/DCA accounts
  • Generous family leave policies
  • Annual bonuses
Last updated Oct 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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Lightspark powers instant, low-cost Bitcoin and Lightning Network payments. Connect your business to the Money Grid for faster, borderless money movement.

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