Top Compliance Jobs in San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Lead Astra’s enterprise compliance program, serving as BSA/AML Compliance Officer and overseeing financial crimes, payments, privacy, GRC, SOC 2, PCI DSS, audits, bank partnerships, and third-party risk. The role manages and scales the compliance team, advises executives and the Board, evaluates product and payment-flow risks, develops practical controls, and supports responsible growth across fintech and embedded-finance use cases.

Reviews and approves marketing materials for regulatory compliance across Brex’s financial products. Manages high-volume review workflows, validates claims and disclosures, provides practical guidance to Marketing, Product, and Legal, maintains audit-ready records, escalates risks, and improves compliance policies, training, and processes. Supports partner bank expectations, audits, and regulatory inquiries while developing scalable solutions for recurring compliance issues.

Lead SEC registration and design Infra One's US compliance operating system. Build written policies (Form ADV, AML/KYC, custody), run multi-fund monitoring and GP due diligence, manage exams and regulator relationships, advise on fund structuring and conflicts, and define organizational substance, books-and-records, and cybersecurity compliance for a scalable platform.

The Portfolio Oversight Analyst will manage trading controls, code client investment guidelines, handle regulatory compliance, and support trading desks. Responsibilities include preparing regulatory reports, assisting in client due diligence, and participating in overnight calls for trading issues resolution.

Design, implement, and optimize AI-powered solutions to support financial compliance and controls. Monitor GAAP/IFRS adherence, automate controls and reporting, support internal/external audits, and manage complex accounting areas like revenue recognition and lease accounting while collaborating with finance, audit, and technology teams.

As a Crypto Compliance AML Analyst, you will monitor and investigate AML and fraud across crypto transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance while improving systems and processes.

Lead Rayda’s compliance and risk framework across internal operations and third-party vendors. Responsibilities include vendor due diligence, KYB, risk and compliance registers, control monitoring, remediation, information security and privacy compliance, customer audits, security questionnaires, cross-functional control implementation, executive reporting, and process automation.

Supports OnePay’s second-line compliance control environment through control framework maintenance, risk assessments, risk-based monitoring, data quality reviews, process improvements, and product compliance oversight. Partners with cross-functional teams on regulatory, operational, and third-party changes; provides advisory challenge; evaluates control impacts; and prepares leadership and governance reporting. The role also applies analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve monitoring efficiency and coverage.

Own international tax and regulatory compliance across US, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, UK, and Australian entities. Manage PFIC reporting, intercompany loans, transfer pricing documentation, crypto treasury reconciliations, statutory filings, audits, payroll, and accounts payable oversight. Coordinate external tax advisors, accounting firms, and outsourced finance providers while building scalable controls and proactively mitigating multi-jurisdiction compliance risks.

Leads investment and trading compliance for ETFs by translating prospectus and SAI investment restrictions into Bloomberg AIM rules, monitoring pre- and post-trade exceptions, identifying violations, and collaborating with trading, investment management, and compliance teams. The role also supports compliance with the Investment Company Act, Internal Revenue Code, SEC regulations, and enhancements to trade monitoring systems and processes.

Lead compliance strategy for platform businesses, including framework development, risk assessments, regulatory advice, and monitoring systems. Collaborate with sales and product teams to integrate compliance as a key feature.

Lead and scale the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404) program, maintain the ICFR framework, manage control design/testing/remediation, oversee ITGC scoping, integrate controls for acquisitions, liaise with external auditors and the Audit Committee, and build and mentor a SOX compliance team.

Own partnership tax compliance for a portfolio of private funds: prepare and review Form 1065, Schedule K-1s, complex allocations, book-to-tax adjustments, capital account maintenance, manage filing calendars and K-1 delivery, research partnership tax issues, coordinate with accounting/auditors, and mentor associates.

Provide fractional compliance advisory to alternative investment firms and family offices: develop and implement compliance programs, Form ADV filings, policies, controls, training, regulatory exam readiness, risk assessments, remediation, and ad-hoc projects.

Ensure 401(k) plan launches comply with product capabilities and regulations by auditing benefit analyses, plan documents, and system setups. Research conversion plan documents, identify and mitigate compliance risks, respond to high volumes of compliance inquiries, and collaborate with Sales Activation and onboarding teams to verify accuracy prior to plan launch.

Build and operate Column's digital assets compliance program for stablecoin and crypto payment products: operate AML/BSA monitoring, sanctions screening, blockchain analytics, investigations, policy and procedure development, product advisement, metrics reporting, and training. Partner with engineering, product, and bank compliance to translate regulatory requirements into technical controls and ensure integration with the Bank's AML framework.

Lead and advise on compliance for vendor management, information security, data sharing, and vendor oversight. Build and improve policies, publish guidance, lead remediation, coordinate cross-functional teams, and support compliance for lending, funding, and card products.

Prepare, review, and submit regulatory compliance filings to the FCC, PUCs, and state agencies for telecom clients. Coordinate with clients, analyze financial and operational data, maintain regulatory knowledge, and ensure timely, accurate reporting to support compliance.

Support clients' 401(k) plans by performing compliance testing (ADP/ACP, Deductibility, Top Heavy, 401(a)(4), 402(g), 410(b), 415), preparing IRS filings (Forms 5500, 5330, 8955-SSA), drafting plan documents and amendments, reviewing QDROs, calculating contributions, consulting on plan design, assisting auditors and Relationship Managers, and maintaining ERISA/IRS regulatory knowledge.

The Compliance Analyst reviews contractual obligations, manages distributions post-closing, liaises with clients and internal teams, and ensures compliance and accuracy in fund distribution processes.

Lead the credit union's lending compliance program, manage a team, design and execute risk-based compliance controls, oversee testing, fair lending, HMDA, and regulatory change management, support audits/exams, provide training, and partner with stakeholders to mitigate lending compliance risks.

Lead end-to-end compliance due diligence and control reviews for prospective payments clients. Assess complex business models, payment flows, and regulatory requirements; recommend onboarding decisions; advise on AML/BSA, sanctions, CIP/CDD/EDD; partner with banks, payment networks, and internal stakeholders; improve onboarding policies, SOPs, and governance; mentor junior compliance staff and monitor regulatory and card network developments.

Perform customer due diligence and regulatory verification for client onboarding. Review onboarding packages, perform identity and sanctions screening, validate ownership and licenses, complete Payment Network checks, maintain client files, document exceptions, support Senior Compliance Managers, and improve SOPs to ensure compliant onboarding.

Lead and scale Step’s compliance program across banking, lending, and payments regulations. Build policies, manage exams, audits, monitoring, and issue tracking. Partner cross-functionally and with sponsor banks to ensure compliant product development, translate regulatory change into action, and serve as primary regulator and auditor contact to support rapid growth.

Review and approve retail advertising and communications for compliance with federal/state insurance rules, FINRA and SEC regulations. Research and draft guidance, respond to regulator inquiries, manage SME review processes, maintain compliance materials, and communicate regulatory impacts to business units.