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ExtendDirector of Compliance
Extend is seeking a Director of Compliance to lead its regulatory compliance department. This remote position involves establishing the long-term strategic roadmap for licensing, service contract…
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Extend is seeking a Director of Compliance to lead its regulatory compliance department. This remote position involves establishing the long-term strategic roadmap for licensing, service contract terms, and insurance partner relationships across North America. The employer is a post-purchase technology platform provider headquartered in San Francisco, working with over 1,000 merchant partners backed by technology investors. This leadership role suits a compliance professional who can advise the executive team on…
Job Description
Extend is seeking a Director of Compliance to lead its regulatory compliance department. This remote position involves establishing the long-term strategic roadmap for licensing, service contract terms, and insurance partner relationships across North America. The employer is a post-purchase technology platform provider headquartered in San Francisco, working with over 1,000 merchant partners backed by technology investors.
This leadership role suits a compliance professional who can advise the executive team on governance, risk management, and regulatory strategy. Responsibilities include representing the company during regulatory audits, coaching the compliance staff, and integrating compliance procedures into product workflows and merchant onboarding. The successful candidate will balance operational rigor with business velocity while modernizing processes through technology.
Responsibilities
- Design the long-term roadmap and strategic direction for North American regulatory compliance, covering licensing and insurance partnerships.
- Act as the primary executive owner for licensing matters across ongoing operations and new initiatives.
- Collaborate with compliance personnel to streamline renewals, applications, and filings.
- Represent the organization during regulatory inquiries, examinations, and audits.
- Track regulatory shifts and advise senior leadership regarding emerging risks.
- Develop and mentor the compliance team while shaping its long-term structural growth.
- Partner across departments to embed compliance guidelines into contracting, onboarding, and product design.
- Establish key performance indicators for licensing costs, timeliness, and accuracy.
- Manage service contract terms and conditions alongside outside counsel.
- Maintain internal documentation and reporting controls for regulators, partners, and auditors.
- Implement AI and other technologies to automate regulatory reporting and licensing processes.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in insurance, regulatory, or service contract compliance at scale.
- Track record of advising senior leadership at the executive level.
- Experience building and mentoring teams within tech or regulated industries.
- Expertise in managing licensing operations and regulatory relationships.
- Bachelor degree.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor or an advanced degree.
Core Skills
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Early-stage startup stock options.
- Flexible, generous paid time off policy.
- 401(k) plan with financial guidance provided by Morgan Stanley.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the posting specifies that the role is remote.
What is the salary range for the Director of Compliance?
The target base salary range is $180,000 to $200,000 per year.
Does Extend offer immigration-related sponsorship for this job?
The posting states that Extend does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.
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