Senior Payments Compliance Manager

The role

The Senior Payments Compliance Manager will lead the design and enforcement of global KYC, AML, and sanctions compliance programs. This role involves developing policies, managing regulatory frameworks, and partnering with Legal, Product, Engineering, and Finance teams.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and improve the end-to-end KYC program.
• Develop and maintain AML policies, procedures, and controls.
• Build and operate a sanctions compliance program.
• Conduct and oversee periodic risk assessments.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex compliance issues.
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to embed compliance requirements into features.
• Lead and develop a Payments Compliance program in partnership with the Head of Compliance.
• Track evolving regulatory requirements and industry trends.
• Conduct and oversee compliance due diligence on third-party payment partners and processors.

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in financial crime compliance, with deep expertise in KYC, AML, and/or sanctions programs.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in law, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Direct experience building or operationalizing KYC/CDD programs.
• Strong working knowledge of BSA/AML regulatory requirements, OFAC sanctions frameworks, and relevant international equivalents.
• Experience filing SARs and managing interactions with FinCEN, OFAC, or other financial regulatory authorities.
• Proven ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into scalable operational processes and product controls.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience at a global fintech, payments company, financial institution, or an in-app economy company.
• Relevant certification (e.g., CAMS, CGSS)

Benefits

• Equity compensation
• Benefits as described on this page

Before you apply

• The Company may not be able to employ candidates for this role who have United States work authorization related to certain U.S. visa categories, or support future H-1B sponsorship at this time.

About the company

Roblox is building tools and a platform that empower a global community of developers and creators to bring immersive digital experiences to life. The company's mission is to connect a billion people with optimism and civility.