Aviation Compliance Director: AML/KYC & Sanctions

Carlyle Group; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlyle Aviation Partners in Miami, FL seeks a Director of Compliance to lead AML, KYC and sanctions program, oversee risk assessments and governance materials. This role reports to the Chief Compliance Officer and collaborates with legal, finance and commercial teams.

The position requires extensive regulatory experience, strong investigative skills, and the ability to implement policy improvements, data analytics and training across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 5–7 years in compliance, financial crimes, or related functions.
• Experience with KYC, AML and sanctions matters.
• Ability to prepare risk assessments and diligence memoranda.
• Experience with cross-border aviation transactions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based KYC diligence on aviation counterparties and transactions.
• Perform sanctions screening and assess jurisdictional risk.
• Prepare memos, risk assessments and materials for governance bodies.
• Coordinate with legal, commercial, and finance teams on compliance matters.
• Monitor regulatory developments and support audits and examinations.

Skills

AML/KYC Compliance

Sanctions screening

Investigation & due diligence

Open-source research

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

CAMS/CGSS preferred

Tools

KYC platforms

Regulatory databases

Job description

Carlyle Aviation Partners in Miami, FL seeks a Director of Compliance to lead AML, KYC and sanctions program, oversee risk assessments and governance materials. This role reports to the Chief Compliance Officer and collaborates with legal, finance and commercial teams.

The position requires extensive regulatory experience, strong investigative skills, and the ability to implement policy improvements, data analytics and training across multiple jurisdictions.