Head of Internal Audit and Compliance Testing

Why Join Angel List

We’re solving some of the hardest problems in venture capital and private markets. You’ll work with a team that values precision, urgency, and long-term thinking. If you want to shape how startups are funded and built, this is the place.

We exist to accelerate innovation by increasing the number of successful startups in the world. We do this by building the financial infrastructure that makes it easier for more people to invest in world‑changing companies.

Angel List is the nexus of venture capital and the startup community. We support $171B+ in assets and have powered investments into over 13,000 startups—over 300 of which are unicorns. Today, 57% of top‑tier U.S. VC deals involve investors on Angel List. While our scale is large, our ambition is larger.

If you're excited to build the future of private markets, come build with us.

Angel List is seeking an experienced compliance leader to design, implement, and document a comprehensive internal compliance testing program. This role will be responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of controls related to regulatory requirements such as Customer Due Diligence (CDD/KYC), Accredited Investor verification, and regulatory filings.

You will play a critical role in ensuring Angel List can clearly demonstrate to auditors, regulators, and banking partners that it has a robust, risk‑based compliance framework with effective controls and ongoing testing.

• Design and implement a risk‑based internal compliance testing and assurance program across the Angel List platform and products
• Develop and maintain formal compliance documentation, including:
  Enterprise and program‑level risk assessments, Control design and operating effectiveness documentation, Testing methodologies, schedules, and results
• Evaluate automated and manual controls related to KYC/CDD, investor accreditation, regulatory filings, and other regulatory obligations
• Perform or oversee periodic testing to ensure controls effectively mitigate identified risks
• Identify control gaps, assess root causes, and partner with product, engineering, operations, and compliance teams to drive remediation
• Prepare materials and support regulatory exams, audits, and reviews by banking partners
• Continuously enhance the testing program as regulations, products, and business risks evolve

• Significant experience in compliance testing, audit, or assurance within financial services, fintech, banking, or investment platforms
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements such as KYC/CDD, AML, investor accreditation, and regulatory reporting
• Proven ability to design and document compliance programs that stand up to regulatory and auditor scrutiny
• Experience working with automated systems and controls, including technology‑enabled compliance processes
• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to clearly document complex processes and controls
• Ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment

If you don’t meet every requirement above, we still encourage you to apply. We value complementary strengths and operators who learn by doing.

Angel List has offices in a few cities, New York City and San Francisco. We have a hybrid in‑office model: teammates come in at least 2 days per week (Tuesdays and either Wednesday or Thursday). Exceptions may be made for exceptional individual contributor candidates in other locations.

The compensation for this role consists of a competitive base salary, benefits, and equity package. The base salary for this role is $250,000+ annually but actual will vary based on a number of factors including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Full details about our Total Rewards package will be provided during the recruitment process.

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