Director

Echo Money is building the financial infrastructure layer for the global internet economy. By combining Banking-as-a-Service capabilities with stablecoin payment rails, the company enables cross-border transfers at significantly lower cost and higher speed than traditional systems. Echo Money focuses on modernizing international payments for businesses that need secure, compliant, and scalable solutions. Team members work at the intersection of finance and technology, shaping how money moves across borders in digital-first markets.Role overview
Echo Money is appointing a Director – North America (Canada) to strengthen our governance, regulatory oversight and presence in North America.You will work closely with the founders and management team, bringing senior judgement on compliance, banking relationships and strategy as we scale.Key responsibilities
Serve as a director of the company and support corporate and regulatory filingsAttend board meetings (quarterly and ad hoc);
review and approve key decisions, resolutions and filingsOversee the AML/ATF compliance program: review the Compliance Officer’s reports, risk assessment and periodic effectiveness reviewsAct as a North American point of contact for regulators, banks and auditors when neededSupport bank and partner due diligence, including director KYC and interviewsOffer strategic advice and introductions within the North American payments ecosystemUphold fiduciary duties and disclose any conflicts of interestRequired qualifications
8–10+ years in fintech, payments, banking or money transfer, including senior management or board-level experienceBackground in cross-border payments: remittances, B2B payments, FX or payoutsStrong understanding of Canadian AML/ATF obligations (PCMLTFA, FINTRAC) and/or US equivalents (BSA, FinCEN)Governance or compliance-oversight experience, ideally as a director or officer of a regulated financial entityClean record;
able to pass the criminal record, credit and background checks required by regulators, banks and partnersSound judgement, integrity and clear communication with regulators and banking partnersMust be a Canadian or US citizen or permanent resident. We are unable to sponsor work visas for this roleBachelor’s degree in business, finance, law, economics or a related field, or equivalent experiencePreferred qualifications
Prior director role at a licensed MSB, PSP, EMI or money transmitterNetwork across Canadian and US banks, PSPs and regulatorsFamiliarity with stablecoin and digital-asset regulation in CanadaCAMS, ICD.D, CPA, MBA or a similar professional qualification
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