About this role
Worth AI is a B2B fintech platform transforming how financial institutions onboard and underwrite small and medium-sized businesses. Our AI-powered infrastructure consolidates KYB, KYC, AML, fraud detection, and identity verification into a single decisioning system — powered by a database of 700M+ SMBs and 1,200+ data points. We're SOC 2 certified, GDPR/CCPA compliant, and operating at the intersection of financial services, machine learning, and regulatory technology.
The Role
Worth AI is seeking a Director of Compliance to lead and evolve the company’s compliance and governance programs as we scale. This role will serve as the internal subject matter expert across regulatory compliance, AI governance, risk management, and audit readiness while partnering closely with Product, Engineering, Security, Legal, and Customer teams.
This is a highly cross-functional and externally facing role. The ideal candidate is comfortable engaging directly with enterprise customers, financial institutions, auditors, and partners to address regulatory, governance, and compliance-related questions while representing Worth AI as a trusted compliance leader.
This is a high-impact role for someone comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment, building scalable compliance processes, and translating complex regulatory requirements into practical business and product guidance.
ResponsibilitiesOwn and maintain Worth’s compliance and governance programs across AML/BSA, KYB/KYC, OFAC/sanctions, FCRA, privacy, and applicable financial services regulationsLead and mature the company’s GRC function, including risk assessments, policy governance, control management, audit readiness, and compliance documentationSupport and manage external audits, certifications, and regulatory initiatives including SOC 2, PCI DSS, GDPR/privacy-related obligations, customer due diligence reviews, and emerging AI governance or assurance frameworks as the company and regulatory landscape evolveServe as a compliance advisor to Product and Engineering teams to ensure regulatory and governance requirements are embedded into platform capabilities and workflowsDevelop and maintain Worth’s AI governance framework, including oversight of AI usage, model governance, data handling, automated decisioning considerations, and emerging AI regulatory requirementsMonitor regulatory developments and translate evolving requirements into actionable operational and product guidanceAct as a primary point of contact for enterprise customers, auditors, and partners on compliance, governance, and regulatory mattersOversee third-party compliance and risk management processes for vendors, data providers, and technology partnersLead compliance-related incident response activities, including regulatory inquiries, customer escalations, and coordination on privacy or security eventsOwn and mature Worth’s third-party risk management program, including compliance oversight, due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and risk assessments for vendors, data providers, technology partners, and other third parties supporting regulated operationsBuild compliance awareness and training programs across the organization and help foster a strong culture of governance and accountabilityRequirements
8+ years of experience in compliance, risk, governance, or regulatory operations within fintech, financial services, SaaS, or other regulated industriesStrong knowledge of AML/BSA, KYB/KYC, OFAC, FCRA, GDPR, CCPA, and related regulatory frameworksExperience operating or supporting GRC programs, including risk registers, controls, policies, audits, and compliance frameworksExperience supporting or managing SOC 2, PCI DSS, or similar assessmentsFamiliarity with AI governance, automated decisioning oversight, model risk concepts, and emerging AI regulatory frameworks such as the EU AI Act or NIST AI RMFAbility to communicate effectively with auditors, regulators, enterprise customers, and cross-functional internal teamsStrong operational mindset with the ability to balance regulatory rigor with startup execution speedExperience working cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Security, and Legal teamsNice to Have
CAMS, CRCM, or similar compliance certificationExperience with automated decisioning platforms or AI/ML-driven underwritingBackground working with community banks, credit unions, or payment processorsFamiliarity with international compliance frameworks (UK FCA, Canadian FINTRAC)Experience with emerging AI regulatory frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, or equivalent)
** All Remote Hires - will be required to travel to Orlando, Florida at least twice per year for Town Halls and team collaboration in addition to orientation in Orlando, Florida
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)Life InsuranceFlexible Paid Time Off9 paid HolidaysFamily LeaveWork From HomeFree Food & Snacks (Orlando)Wellness Resources