Director, KYC and Compliance Onboarding
Tipalti is seeking a visionary Director of KYC and Compliance Onboarding to lead the transformation of its compliance operations into a strategic engine for global growth. Reporting to the VP of Customer Onboarding, this pivotal role involves designing a seamless Know Your Customer (KYC) process that balances rigorous compliance with an exceptional user experience. The successful candidate will be instrumental in evolving Tipalti's onboarding architecture to support the company's next phase of hyper-growth.
Key responsibilities include developing and owning the strategic vision for Tipalti's KYC/KYB processes, ensuring operational standardization across a global team of analysts, and championing a customer-centric approach throughout the compliance lifecycle. The role also entails leading cross-departmental collaboration with Sales, Product, and Legal teams, implementing advanced RegTech tools, spearheading AI and automation initiatives, and establishing robust quality assurance frameworks and performance analytics.
The ideal candidate will possess a customer-first mindset with a proven track record in designing compliance processes that enhance user experience. They should demonstrate exceptional process engineering skills, visionary leadership, and at least 12 years of experience in Compliance or Financial Crime, including successful deployment of large-scale technical solutions and third-party integrations. A strong background in technology and innovation, with experience in implementing automation tools, is essential. Deep knowledge of international AML/KYC standards and relevant certifications such as CAMS or CFE are desired.
The anticipated base salary for this position ranges from $147,000 to $210,000 annually, with a target bonus of 15% of the base salary. Tipalti offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary and stock options, matching 401K, extended benefits, and a flexible hybrid working model. Additional perks include subsidized lunches on office days, fresh fruit and snacks in the office, and regular company-wide social events.
Joining Tipalti means being at the forefront of the 'Resilience Era' of compliance, building systems that prevent mistakes before they happen. As a late-stage, well-funded powerhouse, Tipalti provides an environment where your work directly impacts the ability to onboard enterprise-grade clients. The company's mission is to elevate how finance teams operate in the global economy, empowering customers to scale faster and smarter by removing the complexities of global business and accelerating finance operations efficiency.