Head of Trust, Risk & Regulatory at Monstro

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Regulatory Strategy, Risk Management, Compliance Framework Design, AI Governance, Financial Regulations, Enterprise Risk, Governance Processes, Trust Roadmap Ownership, Data Governance, Product Guardrails, Explainability, External Engagement, Strategic Ownership, Framework Design, Institutional Credibility, Regulatory Alignment

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About Monstro Monstro is the operating system for governed financial intelligence. We build the control layer that allows artificial intelligence to be deployed safely, explainably, and at institutional scale. We exist because the kind of guidance historically reserved for the wealthiest individuals shouldn’t be limited to a small fraction of the world. By combining AI with deep institutional infrastructure, we help financial institutions deliver more personalized, responsible, and life-changing financial support to millions of people — not just a few. We’re a team of builders who care about meaningful problems, high standards, and long-term impact. If you’re motivated by shaping systems that expand access, improve financial outcomes, and redefine how AI is used in regulated industries, you’ll feel at home here. About the Role Monstro is hiring a senior regulatory, risk, and compliance leader to build and own the company’s trust architecture as we scale globally with financial institutions. This role exists to ensure Monstro can build, sell, and operate as trusted financial infrastructure in highly regulated environments. You will define how Monstro aligns with banking regulations, risk frameworks, and emerging AI governance expectations — while enabling product innovation and institutional adoption. Monstro is not hiring a traditional compliance operator. We are hiring a strategic builder who can design the frameworks that allow AI-driven financial intelligence to be deployed responsibly at scale. You will partner closely with product, engineering, legal, and executive leadership to translate regulatory realities into practical guardrails, ensuring Monstro remains both forward-looking and institutionally credible. This role combines strategic ownership, hands-on framework design, and external credibility with banks, regulators, and industry bodies. Why This Role Matters Monstro operates at the intersection of artificial intelligence, financial decisioning, and regulated infrastructure — an environment where trust is not optional. Financial institutions must be confident that Monstro’s technology aligns with their risk models, regulatory obligations, and governance standards before they can deploy it within their environments. This role ensures Monstro stays ahead of regulatory change, builds durable trust with partners, and establishes a clear, defensible posture around how AI is used in financial services. Success in this role directly accelerates enterprise adoption, reduces partner risk concerns, and enables Monstro to expand into new markets with confidence. What You’ll Do Regulatory Strategy & Global Alignment Define and own Monstro’s regulatory posture across U.S. and international markets Translate evolving frameworks (e.g., open banking rules, AI governance expectations) into actionable company strategy Develop clear positions on topics such as: AI-driven financial guidance and advice boundaries Data usage and consumer protections Vendor classification within banking ecosystems Partner with leadership on expansion into new regulatory jurisdictions Risk & Compliance Framework Design Design and maintain Monstro’s enterprise risk and compliance architecture Establish policy frameworks, risk registers, and governance processes Define internal controls and oversight structures appropriate for a global financial infrastructure provider Support board and executive risk reporting Security & Trust Roadmap Ownership Partner with security and engineering leaders to define Monstro’s trust maturity roadmap, including: SOC 2 and future assurance pathways Enterprise security expectations (e.g., ISO alignment, vendor risk) Data governance and control standards Ensure Monstro’s control environment scales with institutional requirements Product & AI Governance Partnership Work closely with product and engineering to define guardrails for: Financial guidance outputs Model transparency and explainability expectations Human oversight and escalation frameworks Regional regulatory variations Help translate regulatory expectations into practical product requirements Enterprise & External Engagement Serve as a credible partner to banks’ risk, compliance, and regulatory stakeholders during diligence and deployment conversations Support enterprise sales cycles by articulating Monstro’s risk and governance approach Represent Monstro in industry forums, working groups, and policy discussions as the company grows Help shape how regulators and the market understand responsible AI in financial services What Success Looks Like Monstro has a clear, coherent regulatory and risk posture understood internally and externally Enterprise partners view Monstro as credible and low-friction to adopt from a risk perspective Product teams have clear guardrails that enable faster, safer innovation Security and compliance initiatives align with a long-term trust roadmap Monstro is able to enter new markets without reactive regulatory surprises Executives and partners rely on this role as the source of truth for regulatory and risk matters What We’re Looking For Senior experience in regulatory, risk, or compliance leadership within financial services, fintech infrastructure, or similarly regulated environments Strong understanding of how banks evaluate vendor risk and governance Experience building or evolving risk and compliance frameworks, not just operating within them Comfort working at the intersection of product innovation and regulatory expectations Credibility engaging with senior stakeholders including executives, regulators, and institutional partners Strategic mindset paired with willingness to be hands-on in early stages Interest in emerging topics such as AI governance, data regulation, and financial decisioning systems Why Monstro? Ownership & Impact: Shape how AI is deployed responsibly across global financial systems. Category-Defining Work: Help define the trust layer for AI-driven financial intelligence. Elite Team: Join leaders with a track record of building and scaling transformative companies. Mission & Scale: Contribute to expanding access to high-quality financial guidance worldwide. Comprehensive Compensation Package: Competitive salary, equity, and robust benefits including health, dental, vision, and disability coverage. Ready to Build With Us? If you’re excited to contribute to a high-bar team building something meaningful, we love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

This senior leader will define and own the company’s trust architecture, ensuring alignment with banking regulations, risk frameworks, and emerging AI governance expectations globally. Responsibilities include designing enterprise risk and compliance frameworks, owning the security and trust roadmap, and partnering with product/engineering to establish responsible AI guardrails.