Compliance Data & Models Lead - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are seeking a Compliance Data & Models Lead to join our team at Paxos, a leader in financial infrastructure. This remote position is crucial in ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards while leveraging advanced data analytics and technology. As the Compliance Data & Models Lead, you will play a pivotal role in our mission to create a transparent and efficient financial ecosystem.

What You'll Do

• Own end-to-end model governance, tuning, testing, and documentation for transaction monitoring, blockchain monitoring, sanctions/watchlist screening, and customer risk rating models.
• Design and maintain scalable SQL models in Snowflake for governance areas.
• Utilize programming skills for data analysis, ideally in Python or R.
• Maintain documentation on system integrations and data lineage, partnering with the Data team on data quality controls.
• Run and continuously refine model change-management processes to OCC-style standards.
• Lead key Model Risk Management (MRM) policy and procedure uplift and regulatory readiness workstreams.
• Collaborate with Data, Product, Engineering, and Compliance to enhance technology controls across AML, sanctions, KYC, and resolve data or tooling issues.
• Build and maintain Compliance dashboards and reporting, defining system performance and health metrics.

Requirements

• 7-10+ years of overall experience in data/analytics and/or Financial Crime/Compliance.
• 3-5 years focused on AML/sanctions/Financial Crime technology or models in a bank, fintech/crypto, or RegTech.
• Strong SQL skills in a modern data warehouse.
• Hands-on experience with AML/sanctions/Financial Crime systems.
• Experience in model tuning and testing, including thresholds and performance analysis.
• Familiarity with model governance concepts and OCC-style model risk guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Data, and Operations.
• Excellent written communication skills for policies, procedures, and audit responses.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $140,000 - $180,000 annually.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
• Supportive work-life balance initiatives.