AML & Regulatory Compliance Lead

Crypto.com; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave entitlement

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

Flexi-work hour and hybrid set-up

Internal mobility program

Job summary

Crypto.com is seeking an AML Manager within our Local Programs and Regulatory Compliance team in the United States. You will lead the frontline defense against money laundering and fraud, building monitoring programs, policies, and controls, and work closely with legal, compliance, and technology teams while engaging regulators such as FINRA, SEC, and FinCEN.

This role requires at least 5 years in financial services or with a regulator, Series 7, and strong communication skills to translate

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years at a financial services firm or regulator.
• Series 7 required; Series 24, 57 a plus.
• Ability to multi-task in a highly demanding environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration across teams.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• High ethical standards and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead an AML program to monitor transactions and customer activity for signs of money laundering and fraud; file SARs.
• Create policies and procedures and workflow tools to enhance monitoring and reporting.
• Act as AMLCO; monitor regulatory guidance from FINRA, SEC, FinCEN.
• Develop and maintain AML, SARs, and KYC policies; senior management reporting.
• Support risk assessments and regular testing of policies and controls.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance and technology to roll out compliant technologies and processes.
• Engage with regulators and industry on AML initiatives and responses.

Skills

AML program

Regulatory compliance

Financial crime monitoring

Policy development

SAR reporting

Interdepartmental collaboration

Regulatory liaison

Attention to detail

Ethics & confidentiality

Job description

Crypto.com is seeking an AML Manager within our Local Programs and Regulatory Compliance team in the United States. You will lead the frontline defense against money laundering and fraud, building monitoring programs, policies, and controls, and work closely with legal, compliance, and technology teams while engaging regulators such as FINRA, SEC, and FinCEN.

This role requires at least 5 years in financial services or with a regulator, Series 7, and strong communication skills to translate