Mercury

Compliance Risk Manager - Investments

New York, New York, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, FintechIndustries

About Mercury

In Rome, senators were barred from shipping grain for profit. In India, Buddhist parables warned of merchants who abused their customers’ trust. In 17th-century Amsterdam, the earliest shareholders demanded transparency from the world’s first joint-stock company. In every era, one principle has reasserted itself: where there is financial power, there must also be ethical infrastructure. Where there is innovation, there must also be restraint.

At Mercury, we believe compliance is the infrastructure of trust—a way to engineer safety, transparency, and integrity directly into the architecture of financial innovation. This isn’t about bureaucracy or backstops. It’s about building control systems that scale with ambition, that evolve with product velocity, and that speak fluently in the language of risk and regulation.

Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC.

About the Role

We’re hiring a Compliance Risk Manager - Investments to help us continue this tradition: someone who can translate regulation into design, design into process, and process into enduring trust. The Regulatory Compliance Risk Manager will independently execute on our investments compliance and supervision program while driving high-quality oversight across regulated entities, marketing programs, and financial partnership projects. This role bridges tactical execution with strategic ownership, providing operational clarity and regulatory confidence in how Mercury builds and scales.

This role is well-suited for someone who thrives on execution, is energized by precision, and enjoys cross-functional problem-solving. The individual will be a key contributor within Mercury’s Regulatory Compliance team and part of a collaborative environment. Responsibilities will span a wide range of areas, from licensing, surveillance, and regulatory filings to ensuring compliance with FINRA and SEC communications and marketing regulations. The role involves especially close coordination with licensed employees and stakeholders across Product, Marketing, Support, Legal, and Operations.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

  • Own execution of internal compliance controls for our regulated entities and contribute to ongoing risk assessment, surveillance, and monitoring processes
  • Support the implementation and oversight of compliance programs across SEC, FINRA, and state lending regimes, ensuring day-to-day adherence to core regulatory obligations
  • Monitor regulatory developments and help translate them into policy updates, operational guidance, or procedural enhancements
  • Coordinate regulatory filings and licensing obligations, including onboarding/offboarding registered reps, responding to standard inquiries, and maintaining submission calendars
  • Review marketing and communication content for compliance with FINRA Rule 2210 and the SEC Marketing Rule
  • Partner with Product Marketing, Brand, and Legal to operationalize disclosure and communication standards
  • Assist with investments financial partner compliance diligence, ongoing relationship monitoring, and oversight coordination
  • Maintain accurate records of compliance activity, stakeholder approvals, and oversight actions in accordance with regulatory documentation standards
  • Participate in internal investigations, audit readiness efforts, and responses to regulatory exams, inquiries, or escalations
  • Conduct periodic reviews of employee disclosures, outside business activities, personal trading, and other supervised person certifications
  • Manage documentation, workflows, and communications related to regulatory attestations, information barriers, and supervisory controls
  • Support the continuous improvement of our compliance program by identifying process gaps, proposing automation opportunities, and helping implement sustainable fixes

Qualifications

You should:

  • Have 3–5 years of experience in compliance or operations roles at a

Skills

Compliance
Risk Management
FINRA
SEC
Regulatory Filings
Surveillance
Licensing
Marketing Regulations
Financial Partnerships
Cross-functional Problem-Solving
Product Development
Legal
Operations

Mercury

Banking services for startups and founders

About Mercury

Mercury provides banking services specifically designed for startups, regardless of their size or stage of development. Their offerings include free checking and savings accounts, debit and credit cards, and options for domestic and international wire transfers, as well as treasury and venture debt services. The platform is user-friendly, allowing founders to manage their finances with ease. What sets Mercury apart from traditional banks is its focus on the startup community, offering programs that connect founders with valuable resources and advice to help them succeed. The goal of Mercury is to empower startups by providing them with the financial tools and support they need to grow and thrive.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$146.8MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision
Custom equipment setup
401(K) matching
12+ weeks paid parental leave
Book budget
Wellness benefits
Grocery budget
Paid lunch
Personalized callsign
Unlimited vacation policy (with mandatory minimum)

Risks

Mercury's decision to stop serving certain countries may lead to customer loss.
Integration challenges from the Teal acquisition could disrupt services.
Expansion into consumer banking might divert focus from core startup services.

Differentiation

Mercury offers both business and personal banking services, unlike many fintech competitors.
The company provides integrated financial management tools, enhancing startup operational efficiency.
Mercury's Raise program connects startups with investors, mentors, and other founders.

Upsides

Mercury secured a $100 million credit warehouse to expand its credit card business.
The acquisition of Teal enhances Mercury's financial management offerings for startups.
Mercury Personal expands market reach by attracting tech-savvy individuals.

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