Chief Compliance Officer

About MAKE

At MAKE, we believe creators deserve a banking solution that gets them. One that’s fast, intuitive, and built to help them grow. We’re building the world’s first financial platform tailored to content creators — making it easier to earn, spend, and save money across borders.

MAKE was founded with a specific purpose in mind to address the underserved needs of the Creator Economy often overlooked by traditional banking while bringing forward technology, banking, and global solutions for our Creator Economy Clients.

About the role:

This role requires occasional travel to The Valley, Anguilla, our headquarters.

We are looking for a seasoned Chief Compliance Officer with bank-grade standards who is strategic, proactive, and capable of building a robust Second Line of Defence from the ground up. The ideal candidate will balance regulatory rigor with the pragmatism needed to thrive in a high-growth fintech environment.

In this role, you will lead the compliance function, framework, and strategy for MAKE as it transitions to holding independent banking licences in Anguilla and Dominica. You will establish and maintain bank-grade compliance standards across governance, financial crime (AML/CFT), operational risk, and regulatory reporting, ensuring the business operates with a strong, scalable, and effective compliance framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement the compliance framework and risk appetite.
• Lead regulatory engagement and reporting.
• Manage the AML/CFT programme (including EWRA, KYC/KYB, and transaction monitoring).
• Own the compliance-monitoring and testing programme.
• Provide independent oversight as the Second Line of Defence.
• Ensure regulatory-examination readiness.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in compliance roles within the banking or fintech sector.
• Deep expertise in AML/CFT, financial crime prevention, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of risk-based KYC/KYB and transaction monitoring.
• Ability to lead regulator engagement (e.g., FSC).
• Leadership and team-building experience.

Nice to have Qualifications:

• Experience managing banking licence applications in the Caribbean.
• Exposure to SOC 2 / ISO 27001 frameworks.
• Experience scaling compliance functions from scratch in a high-growth startup environment.
• Familiarity with crypto-asset regulation and the Travel Rule.

What’s in it for You:

• Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation and relocation package commensurate with experience and skills.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and personal development in a fast-growing company.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse and collaborative team committed to innovation and excellence.
• Collaborative and Supportive Team: Working with team members that understands the importance of the work you’ll be doing.