Deputy BSA/AML Officer - FinTech Risk & Compliance Leader

Alexander Barnes; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Barnes is partnering with a high-growth regulated fintech to hire a Deputy BSA/AML Officer for its U.S. financial crime compliance function.

This role sits in second line BSA/AML compliance and supports oversight of the AML programme across investigations, SAR governance, risk assessment, remediation, regulatory readiness, and first line challenge. The business is scaling across products, customers, and jurisdictions, with exposure to payments and complex transaction flows.

Qualifications

• Must have BSA/AML experience within a regulated fintech or financial services environment.
• Ability to provide effective oversight and challenge to first-line activities.
• CAMS certification preferred or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight across transaction monitoring, KYC, sanctions screening, and AML operations.
• Review SARs, complex investigations, escalation decisions, and supporting documentation.
• Support timely SAR filings and other required BSA/AML reporting.

Skills

BSA/AML experience

Oversight experience

CAMS

Education

CAMS certification

Job description

Alexander Barnes is partnering with a high-growth regulated fintech to hire a Deputy BSA/AML Officer for its U.S. financial crime compliance function.

This role sits in second line BSA/AML compliance and supports oversight of the AML programme across investigations, SAR governance, risk assessment, remediation, regulatory readiness, and first line challenge. The business is scaling across products, customers, and jurisdictions, with exposure to payments and complex transaction flows.