VP Compliance Transformation

About Paysafe
Paysafe is a global payments platform powering the experience economy, with a strong focus on the iGaming, video gaming, e-commerce, retail, travel and hospitality sectors. With 30 years of expertise in payment technology, Paysafe helps businesses and consumers lift every experience through seamless, secure payment solutions, including card payments, digital wallets such as Skrill, eCash solutions like PaysafeCard, and a suite of local payment methods. With approximately 2,900 employees across 12 countries and annualized transactional volume of $167 billion in 2025, Paysafe connects people and businesses worldwide through innovative digital payment experiences. 

Position Overview

As part of Paysafe’s multi-year Compliance Transformation, we are seeking a VP, Compliance Transformation to lead the design, execution, and embedding of several high-impact strategic Compliance initiatives across the global Compliance organization and the business operations.

This role will play a pivotal part in shaping the future state of Paysafe’s compliance operations—driving clarity, consistency, and scalability across processes, policies, systems, and controls. Reporting to the Global Head of Compliance, the VP will partner with leaders across Compliance, Risk, and the business to modernize and embed key components of the compliance program while ensuring they are sustainable, effective, and aligned with regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Strategic Transformation Initiatives Across Compliance

Drive the design and execution of transformation programs across various domains such as:

• Merchant lifecycle modernization (KYB, merchant reviews, onboarding and underwriting improvements).
• Transaction monitoring & financial crime enhancements.
• Sanctions screening & monitoring uplift.
• Compliance governance & framework improvements.
• Policy, standards, and procedure simplification.
• Automation and technology enablement across compliance processes.

Transform the Merchant Lifecycle (Initial Priority)

Lead the redesign and implementation of merchant-related processes, including:

• KYB Refresh Program
• Merchant AML Review Framework
• Merchant Transaction Monitoring Enhancements

Strategic Program Leadership & Governance

• Establish strong governance frameworks to oversee compliance transformation initiatives and ensure effective decision-making, accountability, and timely progress.
• Develop high-quality materials for senior leadership clearly articulating risks, progress, and required actions.
• Ensure that transformation initiatives are executed according to plan and transition seamlessly into sustainable, well-embedded operating models.

Build and Lead a High-Performing Transformation Team

• Build and lead a team dedicated to program execution.
• Foster a culture of accountability, clarity, and continuous improvement.
• Develop future compliance leadership capabilities within the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Compliance, AML/Financial Crime, Risk, Regulatory Change, or Transformation within payments, fintech, or financial services.
• Proven ability to deliver complex, multi-year compliance transformation programs.
• Expertise in one or more domains: merchant risk, onboarding, AML controls, transaction monitoring, sanctions, governance, or policy frameworks.
• Strong cross-functional leadership involving Product, Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Risk.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience presenting to executives and regulators.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive results in complex environments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Paysafe is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing a work environment of mutual respect to everyone without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.