Head of Compliance
Green Dot · Los Angeles, CA
About this role
Green Dot is hiring a director-level Legal Counsel based in Los Angeles, CA. The posting calls out experience with Compliance. Compensation is listed at $214,300–$321,500 per year.
- Role
- Legal Counsel
- Function
- legal
- Level
- director
- Track
- Management
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Posted
- May 13, 2026
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Job description
from Green Dot careersWe’re looking for talented professionals to join us in bringing smart money management and payment solutions to everyone’s fingertips.
This position is classified as structured hybrid, with an expectation of a minimum of three (3) days per week working in the office and flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days. On-site expectations may evolve over time to support business needs, with clear communication provided in advance.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Location Requirement
This position is open only to candidates who currently reside in one of the following approved locations:
Los Angeles, CA or San Francisco, CA
Job Summary
The Head of Compliance is a senior leader responsible for advancing and operating key elements of Green Dot’s Compliance Management System (CMS) in support of a Fintech Program Manager with a digital platform focused on bank‑powered money movement services and Banking‑as‑a‑Service (BaaS). This role serves as a strategic advisor to the business and risk leadership, partnering closely with Legal, Risk, BSA/AML, Fraud, and Product teams to ensure regulatory compliance while enabling responsible growth and innovation.
The Head of Compliance is accountable for execution, oversight, and continuous improvement of compliance programs, while escalating material risks, issues, and strategic decisions to executive leadership as appropriate.