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Manager, KYC & Compliance Onboarding

Foster City, California, United States

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager of KYC (Know Your Customer) and Compliance Onboarding to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the payments or fintech industry, with a proven track record of managing teams at scale. The Manager KYC and Compliance Onboarding will be responsible for overseeing the onboarding process for new customers, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and implementing best practices for KYC procedures. This role requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.  This is a critical function as the business continues to grow rapidly and expands in new countries and geographies. You will lead a team of KYC analysts globally and will have full responsibility for delivering a delightful customer experience during the KYC onboarding process. This role will report to the VP of Payment and Compliance Operations.

Why join Tipalti?

Tipalti is one of the world’s fastest-growing fintech companies. We free finance professionals to lead by modernizing the entire payables operation. We are a well-funded, late-stage start-up backed by high-profile investors. Our 2021 Series F funding round raised $270 million, valuing us at over $8.3 billion. With total funding of just over $550 million, and with more than 4000 global customers, Tipalti is one of the most valuable private fintech companies in the world.

At Tipalti, we pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, the quality of our product and the capabilities of our people. Tipaltians are passionate about the work they do, and keen to get the job done. Tipalti offers competitive benefits, a flexible workplace, career coaching, and an environment where diverse individuals can thrive and make an impact. Our culture ensures everyone checks their egos at the door and stands ready to reach for success together. 

Founded in Israel in 2010, Tipalti is a global business headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area (Foster City) with offices in Tel Aviv, Plano, Toronto, Vancouver, London, Amsterdam and Tbilisi.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Responsible for day to day management of the overall portfolio of open KYCs to completion including liaising with the assigned KYC compliance analyst where there are delays or escalations
  • Design and manage KYC and onboarding processes that creates delightful experience for Tipalti customers while enforcing Tipalti’s policies and obligations as a licensed entity
  • Ensure that KYC procedures are conducted accurately and efficiently, including customer due diligence, risk assessment, and ongoing monitoring.
  • Lead and manage KYC issues escalated by our customers or internal stakeholders such as the Sales and Implementation team
  • Design KYC and onboarding processes as the business launches new products and starts operating in new geographies
  • Lead and manage a team of KYC analysts based in the US, UK and EU
  • Lead automation projects to drive efficiency and create scalable solutions to support future growth for Tipalti
  • Acts as single point of contact for any KYC/AML questions or concerns across the business
  • Prepare and present reports to senior management on KYC and compliance onboarding performance, including key metrics, trends, and recommendations for improvement.
  • Stay abreast of changes in regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to KYC and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) compliance.

About you 

  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, law, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certification in compliance or AML preferred.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in the payments or fintech industry, with a focus on KYC and compliance.
  • Proven track record of managing teams at scale, including hiring, training, and performance management.
  • In-depth knowledge of KYC and AML regulations, including KYC requirements for various jurisdictions and customer segments.
  • Strong understanding of fintech products and services, with the ability to assess compliance risks associated with new products or features.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and develop practical solutions.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance best practices.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Experience working with compliance management systems or KYC software solutions is a plus.

Our benefits package includes:

  • Hybrid working model that requires you to be in the Foster City office on  Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
  • Competitive salary and stock options
  • Matching 401K
  • Extended benefits, Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, AD&D, LTD
  • 15 days of PTO
  • Subsideized lunch on office days
  • Fresh fruit, snacks & drinks in office
  • Dog friendly office on Thursdays
  • Phone/internet allowance 
  • Regular company-wide social events
  • Multiple ERG groups celebrating our diversity and creating an inclusive culture 

Anticipated base pay rate for this position:  $135,000 - $150,000 USD per annum

 

 

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Interested in learning more about us?

Tipalti is the only company handling both global partner payments and accounts payable workflows for high-velocity companies across the entire financial operations cycle: onboarding and managing global suppliers, instituting procurement controls, streamlining invoice processing and approvals, executing payments around the world, and reconciling payables data across a multi-subsidiary finance organization. Tipalti enables companies to scale quickly by making payables strategic with operational, compliance, and financial controls. Through Tipalti, our clients can efficiently and securely pay thousands of partners and suppliers in 196 countries within minutes. 

Tipalti is fueled by a commitment to our customers and a desire to build lasting connections. Our client portfolio includes high-velocity businesses such as Amazon Twitch, GoDaddy, Roku, WordPress.com, and ZipRecruiter. We work hard for our 98% customer retention rate which is built on trust, reliability and innovation. Tipalti means we handled it" - a mission to which we are constantly committed.

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As an equal opportunities employer, Tipalti complies with employment and human rights laws across the various jurisdictions in which we operate. Should you require reasonable adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, including access to alternate formats of materials, meeting spaces, or other accommodations that could better enable your full participation, please reach out to hr@tipalti.com for assistance.

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