Senior Director, Compliance

Fiserv•Berkeley Heights, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Director, Compliance, you will lead enterprise compliance strategy, program execution, and risk oversight across business, legal, and control functions. You will work closely with executive leadership, risk, legal, audit, and operational teams to strengthen regulatory compliance frameworks, monitor emerging requirements, and drive sustainable controls that protect clients, the business, and the integrity of our operations.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in compliance, risk management, legal, audit, or related control functions within a regulated industry
Experience leading enterprise or business-line compliance programs, including policy development, risk assessment, monitoring, and issue remediation
5+ years of experience managing and developing teams
Experience interpreting and applying regulatory requirements, control standards, and governance practices across complex business environments
Experience presenting compliance matters, risk themes, and remediation progress to senior leaders using clear, decision-ready reporting
Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Finance, Law, Risk Management, or related field or equivalent combination of education, related experience and/or military experience
Must currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization to be considered for this role. Individuals with temporary visas including, but not limited to, F-1 (OPT, CPT, STEM), H-1B, H-2, or TN, or any candidate requiring sponsorship, now or in the future, will not be considered for this role.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting regulatory examinations or consent order remediation activities
Experience in financial services, payments, banking, or fintech environments
Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), or equivalent compliance certification
Master's degree or higher in Business Administration, Finance, Law, or related field or equivalent combination of education, related experience and/or military experience

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of compliance programs, policies, standards, and controls aligned to applicable regulatory requirements and business objectives
Partner with legal, risk, audit, product, operations, and executive stakeholders to assess compliance risk, prioritize remediation activities, and support effective governance
Direct compliance monitoring, testing, issue management, and reporting activities to identify control gaps, track corrective actions, and improve program effectiveness
Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for compliance team members while building capabilities that support scalable and consistent execution
Establish metrics, dashboards, and management reporting to communicate compliance trends, regulatory developments, material issues, and program performance to senior leadership
Support regulatory examinations, internal audits, and external reviews by coordinating responses, overseeing documentation, and driving timely remediation of findings
Promote a culture of accountability by guiding business partners on regulatory obligations, policy requirements, and practical compliance solutions

Benefits

Fuel Your Life program to support your physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being
Paid holidays and generous time away policies
No-cost mental health support through Employee Assistance Programs
Living Proof program to recognize your peers’ extra effort with points redeemable for rewards
Eight Employee Resource Groups to foster a collaborative culture and expand your network
Unparalleled professional growth with training, development, and internal mobility opportunities
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options available from day one
Retirement planning including 401k match and discounted shares with the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition assistance and reimbursement program
Paid parental and military leave