Senior Compliance Risk Manager - Prudential @Mercury

Overview

This role involves the stewardship of a scalable, regulator-ready prudential regulatory compliance program to support bank charter readiness at Mercury, a fintech company. The position reports to the Director, Bank Regulatory Compliance and focuses on implementing strategies in alignment with regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and operate Mercury’s first prudential regulatory compliance program for banking, focusing on Regulations W and O.
• Advise senior management on the permissibility and advisability of proposed transactions.
• Engage and partner with stakeholders across the organization, including Legal, Finance, People/HR, and Credit.
• Shape the implementation of Mercury's most critical transactions in a compliant manner.
• Educate and grow compliance culture and awareness of regulatory obligations among bank staff.
• Maintain records and documentation on all prudential regulatory compliance activities.

Requirements

• 5-7+ years of experience in prudential compliance programs, with an understanding of Regulations W and O.
• Ability to represent program outputs to senior executives and stakeholders.
• Strong sense of ownership and a high quality bar in work completion.
• Collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Interest in leveraging technology, including AI, in compliance practices.
• Prior experience in quantitative fields such as finance, credit, or strategic operations is a plus.

Benefits

The total rewards package includes base salary, equity (stock options/RSUs), and benefits. Competitive salary ranges based on location and experience:

• US employees in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, or San Francisco Bay Area: $163,000 — $203,800 USD
• US employees outside these cities: $146,700 — $183,400 USD
• Canadian employees: $154,100 — $192,600 CAD

Location

Remote within Canada or the United States, or locations in San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, or Portland, OR.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the provided application link.