Head of Compliance & Regulatory Strategy
River
New York, NY · Posted November 4, 2026
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River has filed 2 layoff notices in the last twelve months, covering 24 workers, most recently July 2026. These are public filings with state labor departments, and an open role can sit alongside them. See the filings
About the job
...Officer, oversee AML and sanctions, and partner with regulators, banks, and leadership. You will design policies, run training, manage exams, licenses, and the OCC charter process, while embedding compliance into product development and day‑to‑day operations across...