Chief Compliance Officer - Corpay Cross-Border Division

About the position

Corpay's Cross-Border Division provides global payment and currency risk management solutions through a network of regulated entities operating in Australia, Canada, the European Union, Jersey, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States. As we continue to expand into new jurisdictions, we remain committed to delivering innovative and compliant financial solutions to our diverse client base. The Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) will serve as the senior leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing Corpay's global compliance strategy within the Cross-Border Division. The CCO will lead a team of 50+ compliance professionals across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, ensuring that Corpay maintains robust anti-financial crime frameworks while enabling business growth. This role requires a strategic leader with deep subject matter expertise in financial crimes compliance, as well as the ability to navigate a complex, multi-jurisdictional regulatory and licensing environment. The candidate should demonstrate strong executive presence and a proven track record of operational excellence. The role will interface with C-suite executives, regulatory bodies, and key banking partners to ensure Corpay's continued adherence to evolving compliance requirements while fostering a culture of compliance throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and continuously enhance Corpay's Financial Crimes Compliance (FCC) Program.
• Provide strategic guidance to business leaders across the Corpay Cross-Border Division, balancing regulatory requirements with aggressive commercial objectives.
• Manage and develop a global compliance team of 50+ professionals across multiple time zones, ensuring operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with global regulatory authorities to monitor, interpret, and implement new FCC regulations impacting Corpay's operations.
• Maintain a corporate governance framework, reporting compliance matters to Boards of Directors and senior executives across multiple Corpay entities.
• Serve as stakeholder in managing relationships with banking and non-banking financial institutions globally.
• Provide oversight and strategic direction for internal and external audits and regulatory examinations.
• Ensure FCC Program alignment with international AML/CFT/Sanctions/Export Control frameworks and regulatory expectations while managing to business SLAs and Corpay's risk appetite.
• Lead internal Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) operations, ensuring effective detection, investigation, and reporting of suspicious activities.
• Optimize and oversee compliance operations by managing workflows, SLAs, resourcing, systems, and team performance to ensure efficiency, scalability, and regulatory adherence.
• Assess and mitigate exposure related to nested payments and high-risk payment verticals by developing and implementing robust risk management frameworks.
• Monitor regulatory developments in key jurisdictions and operationalize required changes.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and testing of FCC policies, procedures, and controls across Corpay's regulated entities.
• Lead the execution of key compliance initiatives, including program enhancements, system implementations, risk assessments, and process optimizations.
• Oversee AML/CFT and sanctions training programs ensuring awareness at all organizational levels.
• Deliver training to address emerging regulatory issues and evolving financial crime threats.
• Foster a strong culture of compliance, ensuring that employees understand and adhere to regulatory obligations and ethical standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in FCC roles within banking or FinTech sector.
• Deep expertise in FX and international payments, including managing exposure across high-risk verticals and geographies.
• Strong knowledge of AML, CFT, and sanctions regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, business-aligned compliance strategies.
• Track record of managing relationships with global regulatory bodies and banking partners.
• Proven experience in developing, implementing, and optimizing global FCC programs.
• Track record of successfully leading, developing, and mentoring large global compliance teams.
• Strong project management skills and experience executing technology transformation initiatives.
• Experience managing budgets and optimizing resources to ensure cost-effective compliance operations.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex regulatory concepts to executives, board members, and regulators.
• Experience leading internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and risk assessments.
• Experience navigating licensing and approvals for entering new jurisdictions.
• Familiarity with emerging financial crime detection technologies, systems, and compliance analytics tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Juris Doctor (JD)/Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent legal background.
• CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or equivalent compliance certification.
• Prior C-suite executive engagement experience, including board-level reporting and strategy development.
• Experience managing swap dealer compliance programs, ensuring adherence to CFTC regulations.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a high-impact compliance function.
• Engage with senior leaders and regulatory authorities worldwide.
• Contribute to the strategic growth and integrity of Corpay's global operations.