Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)

We are looking for a dynamic and highly experienced Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to lead our global compliance and regulatory strategy. This role is central to ensuring that the company maintains the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and adherence to all relevant regulatory obligations. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in payments, fintech, or financial services, with a proven ability to build and oversee a best-in-class compliance program spanning multiple jurisdictions. This role can be based in London, New York or Toronto.

About Us

Sokin is a next-generation B2B financial services provider, enabling businesses to make and receive global payments with greater speed, lower cost, and total transparency. Our mission is simple: we’re simplifying global business – so businesses thrive wherever they choose to grow. We deliver services across:

• Global payments and receivables
• Foreign Exchange (FX)
• Treasury management
• Finance reconciliations

We are rapidly expanding, with an established presence in EMEA, APAC, and North America. Backed by a strong global infrastructure and industry-leading partners, we are redefining how businesses move money worldwide. Our clients span industries from sports and entertainment to logistics and travel, and our community is growing rapidly. As we continue to expand, we’re building a team of exceptional people who share our ambition to transform the future of global payments.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance Strategy & Oversight: Lead the global compliance function, ensuring adherence to AML/CTF, sanctions, consumer protection, and data privacy regulations. Design, implement, and maintain robust compliance frameworks aligned with local and international standards. Serve as the primary liaison with regulators, auditors, and external advisors (e.g., FINTRAC, FCA, FinCEN). Oversee relationship and communication with global regulators in conjunction with local teams.
• Governance, Risk & Culture: Embed a strong culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organisation. Advise the CEO and Board on regulatory risk appetite and compliance performance. Develop training programs to ensure all employees understand their regulatory responsibilities. Lead investigations, audits, and remediation activities in response to regulatory or internal findings.
• Operational Excellence: Build and manage a global compliance team with clear accountability and effective processes. Oversee monitoring, testing, and reporting systems to ensure compliance efficiency and accuracy. Stay abreast of regulatory changes and emerging risks in fintech and payments, advising the business on impact and mitigation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in compliance leadership roles within payments, fintech, or financial services.
• Deep knowledge of global financial regulations and regulator expectations, with proven experience of managing a global function.
• Demonstrated ability to manage regulatory relationships and lead cross-functional compliance initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and decision-making skills.

Please note, candidates will need to have the right to work in the jurisdiction that they are looking to work in. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive work environment. As a growing global startup, we value agility and flexibility in our working culture. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.