Compliance Officer

Company: nitra
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Who we are: Nitra's mission is to build a more efficient healthcare system and the technology that makes it possible. Our goal is to provide an ecosystem of fintech and software solutions that help doctors better manage their practices, so they can have time back to focus on what matters to them most. Nitra will offer physicians and medical clinics around the country cards, loans, accounts, payments, and expense management products they crucially need, in an all-in-one platform powered by machine learning technologies. Nitra was created by unicorn founders who have successfully scaled to thousands of customers and exited $1B public offerings. They are joined by an ambitious and experienced team from American Express, Citi, PayPal, Capsule, Plaid, Bloomberg, Meta, Facebook, and Mastercard. The team is backed by some of the world’s leading VCs (Andreessen Horowitz, NEA, etc.) and is supported by an expert group of advisors including the cofounders of Square and Xendit, executives from Intuit, former Governors, White House senior staffers, and a co-founder of CityMD. Nitra maintains a hybrid work policy, with team members working from the office four days per week and Wednesdays designated as a work-from-home day. We're looking for: A Compliance Officer who will be the Company’s first dedicated compliance role, expected to make a significant impact on building out and implementing a comprehensive compliance framework. We need a detail-oriented critical thinker who demonstrates strong ownership of projects and can act self-sufficiently, highly motivated to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment. This position will report to and work closely with the General Counsel of the Company. Your responsibilities will include: Drafting compliance policies and procedures Lead in implementing the Company’s financial/legal Compliance Program Conduct research with respect to compliance and regulatory issues; develop new compliance initiativesInteract with the business and product teams to provide advice and guidance Provide training to employees during induction, annual and ad hoc compliance trainings, including the preparation and updating of materials Assist with regulatory examinations, inquiries, investigations, internal audits and projects, as necessary Undertake and lead special compliance related projects involving various inter-department stakeholders Conduct reviews as part of the Company’s overall compliance programOrganize and administer the Firm’s committee governance program and documentation Monitor regulatory changes, updates and industry-wide compliance initiatives Review and analyze reports generated by the Firm’s surveillance systems Improve internal compliance reports by identifying/closing any potential gaps, automating workflows/processes You have: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a strong academic record; Paralegal experience a plus. 3 years of experience in compliance experience, including at a financial institution, fintech or technology startup Superior verbal and written communication, as well as analytical and problem solving skills Experience with cybersecurity, data privacy and information security preferred Experience or familiarity with the NMLS licensing platform and requirements highly preferred Experience in working with different technology applications such as MS PowerPoint, Excel, Tableau, any other relevant data analytics tools preferred Good team player with a strong willingness to participate and help others We offer: Equity - Everyone at Nitra is an owner. When the company wins, you win. Competitive Salary - You’re the best of the best, and your salary will reflect your experience and reward your contributions to Nitra. Health Care - Your health comes first. We offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance options. Retirement Benefits - Your financial stability matters to us so we provide a generous employer 401K match. Nitra maintains a hybrid work policy, with team members working from the office four days per week and Wednesdays designated as a work-from-home day. The base salary range for this full-time position is $100k - $150k bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Nitra values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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