Lightspark
Compliance Program Manager
$190K–$225K
Los Angeles HQ +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 1, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles HQ
Remote - Experience
- 10+ years total, including at least 5 years in a compliance management role.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or a Juris Doctor preferred.
About the job
Lead and improve the BSA/AML and Sanctions compliance program for Lightspark Payments, translating regulatory requirements into compliant products, controls, and processes.
What you'll do
- Own and maintain the BSA/AML and Sanctions program, policies, procedures, risk assessment, and control inventory.
- Advise cross-functional teams on compliance in product design and funds flows; conduct counterparty due diligence and deliver training.
- Support regulatory examinations, partner audits, and reviews, and raise risks with proposed solutions.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of total experience, including at least 5 years in a compliance management role.
- Subject matter expertise in at least one listed area: payments, blockchain or cryptocurrency compliance, stablecoin payment infrastructure, or complex financial product compliance.
- Experience with payment systems and US and international payment rails, including onboarding, sanctions, AML, and fraud prevention obligations.
- Expertise implementing the Bank Secrecy Act for licensed MSBs and/or fintechs dealing in digital assets, including Reg E, the Travel Rule, and CIP/KYC/EDD requirements.
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree or a Juris Doctor preferred; CAMS or CRCM certification is a plus.
- Understanding of blockchain and Bitcoin technical design, ideally the Lightning Network.
Pay
$190K – $225K USD base salary
Tools
Lightning Network, Bitcoin, Reg E, Travel Rule, CIP/KYC/EDD
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