AML Manager

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an AML program leader to monitor transactions, file SARs, and develop policies for BSA/AML compliance across the firm.

You will design monitoring scenarios, support model validation, engage regulators, and partner with technology and legal teams to ensure robust controls and timely senior management reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years at a financial services firm or regulator.
• Series 7 required.
• Series 24 and Series 57 are a plus.
• Ability to multitask in a highly demanding environment and reprioritize assignments.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Ability to foster partnership-focused relationships across departments, particularly with technology and legal professionals.
• Excellent verbal, writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to interact with internal stakeholders at all levels and regulators.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong attention to detail
• High ethical standards and respect for confidentiality and privacy

Responsibilities

• Lead an AML program monitoring transactions and customer activities for money laundering and fraud.
• File suspicious activity reports (SARs)
• Create policies, procedures, and workflow tools for AML monitoring, detection, reporting, and prevention
• Design and build monitoring scenarios and support model validation programs
• Act as AMLCO and monitor industry trends
• Ensure compliance with BSA/AML and securities laws, including FINRA, SEC, and FinCEN guidance
• Develop and maintain AML, SARs, and KYC policies and procedures
• Prepare Senior Management reporting
• Support risk assessments and regular testing of policies and controls
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and corporate functions on compliance technologies, controls, and processes
• Engage with firmwide compliance issues, senior legal and compliance professionals, and regulators
• Assist with responses to new rules, AML training, and other initiatives

Skills

AML Program Management

SARs

BSA/AML Compliance

KYC Policies Development

Series 7

Education

Series 7 Certification

Series 24

Series 57

Tools

Compliance Technologies

Workflow Tools

Monitoring Scenarios

Job description

• Lead an AML program monitoring transactions and customer activities for money laundering and fraud
• File suspicious activity reports (SARs)
• Create policies, procedures, and workflow tools for AML monitoring, detection, reporting, and prevention
• Design and build monitoring scenarios and support model validation programs
• Act as AMLCO and monitor industry trends
• Ensure compliance with BSA/AML and securities laws, including FINRA, SEC, and FinCEN guidance
• Develop and maintain AML, SARs, and KYC policies and procedures
• Prepare Senior Management reporting
• Support risk assessments and regular testing of policies and controls
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and corporate functions on compliance technologies, controls, and processes
• Engage with firmwide compliance issues, senior legal and compliance professionals, and regulators
• Assist with responses to new rules, AML training, and other initiatives

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years at a financial services firm or regulator
• Series 7 required
• Series 24 and Series 57 are a plus
• Ability to multitask in a highly demanding environment and reprioritize assignments
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Ability to foster partnership-focused relationships across departments, particularly with technology and legal professionals
• Excellent verbal, writing, and presentation skills
• Ability to interact with internal stakeholders at all levels and regulators
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Strong attention to detail
• High ethical standards and respect for confidentiality and privacy

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) program management, including transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, and compliance with BSA/AML regulations. Proficient in developing policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with legal and compliance teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• AML Program Management
• Suspicious Activity Reporting (SARs)
• BSA/AML Compliance
• Series 7 Certification
• KYC Policies Development

Hard Skills

• Transaction Monitoring
• Policy Development
• Risk Assessment
• Model Validation
• Compliance Reporting

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Collaborative Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Presentation Skills
• Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Series 7
• Series 24
• Series 57

Industry Keywords

• AML
• BSA
• FINRA
• SEC
• FinCEN
• KYC
• Financial Services
• Fraud Detection
• Regulatory Compliance
• Suspicious Activity

Tools & Technologies

• Compliance Technologies
• Workflow Tools
• Monitoring Scenarios