Senior Compliance Associate, Governance and Training

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50,  Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to build and shape a new, centralized governance function from the ground up. We are looking for a highly organized and process-driven professional to become the central hub for our global compliance program's core operations.

We are seeking a Senior Compliance Associate, Governance and Training to support establishing and managing our centralized compliance governance processes. This is a hybrid role with global exposure, perfect for someone who excels at process management, stakeholder coordination, and bringing structure to a fast-paced environment.

You will report to the Global Training Manager and work across the entire compliance department to manage the policy lifecycle, coordinate the global training program, and support key governance meetings and activities. Your mission is to bring consistency, transparency, and operational excellence to our compliance framework.

Key Responsibilities

1. Compliance Training Program Support

• Partner with the Global Training Manager to manage the logistics and execution of the global compliance training program.

• Administer the Learning Management System (LMS), including assigning courses, tracking completion rates, and generating management reports.

• Maintain the global training calendar, coordinate session scheduling, send invites, and maintain accurate attendance records.

• Gather and collate feedback on training sessions to support program enhancements.

• Collaborate with HR, Legal, and Data Privacy teams to ensure training content aligns with company policies, employment regulations, and data protection standards.

2. Policy & Procedure Lifecycle Management

• Own and maintain the central inventory for all global and regional compliance policies, procedures, and standards.

• Manage the end-to-end policy lifecycle: track review dates, coordinate with policy owners, manage the review and approval workflow, and ensure timely publication.

• Act as the primary owner and manager for the Knowledge Base, ensuring all information and documentation is current, version-controlled, and easily accessible.

• Support cross-functional policy harmonization, identifying overlaps, gaps, or inconsistencies between related documents.

• Partner with Corporate Communications to support clear and consistent policy messaging across the organization.

3. Centralized Governance & Administration

• Provide governance and administrative support for key global and regional compliance meetings.

• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, professionally capture minutes, and meticulously track all action items through to completion.

• Support the regulatory change management process by maintaining a central tracker of regulatory updates.

• Assist in responding to external due diligence requests from banking partners and vendors by gathering and providing standardized compliance documentation.

• Support the preparation of compliance reports and dashboards for management and Board-level presentations, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• 3-5+ years of experience in a compliance, risk, governance, legal operations, or program management role.

• Exceptional organizational skills and disciplined attention to detail.

• Proven ability to manage multiple processes, projects, and stakeholders simultaneously in a fast-paced, global environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to liaise effectively across different functions and regions.

• A proactive, "take-ownership" mindset and the ability to operate independently with minimum supervision.

• Proficiency in G-Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and/or Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred:

• Experience in a global fintech, payments, or technology company.

• Experience with content or knowledge management systems (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint).

• Experience in administering or using a Learning Management System (LMS).

• Experience with policy lifecycle management tools or software.

• A passion for process improvement, automation, and building scalable solutions.

• Foundational compliance or AML/CTF certifications (e.g., ICA Certificate, CAMS).

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. 

Some things you’ll enjoy

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location

• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country

• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of  race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.

Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.

Deel will provide accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team via this link and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation. If you have difficulty accessing the form, please email at recruiting@deel.com.

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