Compliance Director, Trust Company and Custody Operations (Fintech)

Location: New York City office with a hybrid in-office operation; additional company offices are located in Austin, King of Prussia, and Scottsdale.

Base salary: $160,000–$180,000, plus eligibility for the Company Bonus Pool and new-hire equity.

Company

hirify.global is a fintech platform providing savings products and retirement, education, healthcare, and emergency savings solutions.

What you will do

• Lead regulatory operations for qualified retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, IRAs, and Emergency Savings Accounts.
• Create and implement procedures and internal controls for custodial trading activities, trust operations, custody services, and state savings programs.
• Monitor compliance with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, DOL, IRS, SEC, and trust company regulations.
• Report material risks, incidents, and risk mitigation effectiveness to stakeholders and the Risk Committee.
• Lead the hirify.global Trust Company SOC 1 audit and New Hampshire Banking Department regulatory examination while coordinating with auditors, regulators, and service providers.
• Manage regulatory reporting and filings, advise leadership on regulatory developments, and lead a team of regulatory operations professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in regulatory compliance or operations within retirement, trust, or custodial services.
• Deep knowledge of ERISA, 401(k) regulations, trust company laws, custody services, and IRS/DOL requirements.
• Experience managing operational risk, compliance audits, and regulatory examinations.
• Strong leadership, team management, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with recordkeeping platforms, trust accounting systems, or custodial platforms is beneficial.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree or professional certification such as JD, CPA, CRSP, QKA, or CISP.
• Startup experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with access to collaborative offices.
• Comprehensive health benefits and generous time off.
• Employee Wellbeing Committee.
• Competitive 401(k) plan.

Hiring process

• One or two introductory conversations focused on background, interests, and role expectations.
• Skills or experience-based assessment followed by a virtual or in-person interview panel.
• Reference checks with a current or former manager and a peer before an offer.