About the Role
Drive the development and implementation of key remediation initiatives across Compliance while supporting the Global Money Laundering Reporting Officer (GMLRO) office. This role involves engaging in special projects and initiatives, acting as a liaison between global Compliance functions and regional Compliance teams. You will support the execution of various Compliance governance forums and oversight programs, prepare program oversight reporting, and assist in the development of board reporting for global and local entities. Additionally, you will oversee obligation mapping and horizon scanning for Financial Crime risks within various regional functions of the organization.
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Responsibilities
- Drive the development and implementation of key remediation initiatives across Compliance and support the GMLRO office.
- Engage in special projects and initiatives, acting as a liaison between global Compliance functions and regional Compliance teams.
- Support the execution of various Compliance governance forums and oversight programs.
- Prepare program oversight reporting and assist in the development of board reporting for global and local entities.
- Oversee obligation mapping and horizon scanning for Financial Crime risks within various regional functions.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience, including 3+ years in financial crime compliance / AML, ideally at a global or multi-jurisdictional organization.
- Hands-on experience building or overhauling AML governance frameworks, policies, assurance programmes, and governance committee structures (Board, RCC).
- Experience handling Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)/Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs), high-risk customer decisions, and regulatory investigations.
- Deep knowledge of global AML/CFT frameworks and FATF standards, including KYC/KYB, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), transaction monitoring, and sanctions.
- Background at a global crypto exchange, bank, or payments company with complex multi-entity structures, plus working knowledge of AML technology, typologies, and financial crime risk assessments.
- Ability to influence without authority, navigate jurisdictional tensions, and standardize without overriding local autonomy.
- Track record of building collaborative relationships across cultures and time zones, comfortable in a decentralized, matrixed structure.
Why Join Us
- Shape the future of finance.
- Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure.
- Tackle challenging projects in a fast-paced and innovative environment with autonomy.
- Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.
- Competitive salary and company benefits.
- Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement (may vary depending on the nature of the role and team).
We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and believe that having a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success.
