Director of AML/KYC Programs & Regulatory Operations

Axonic Insurance Services LLC; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Axonic Insurance Services LLC seeks a Director, Compliance New AML/KYC Applications to provide leadership and strategic oversight for AXI’s AML/KYC and regulatory operations functions. Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, the role requires deep AML/KYC expertise and the ability to translate regulatory requirements into scalable programs, processes, and operating strategies.

The Director will build and develop a strong compliance team, oversee examinations, audits, and remediation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or relevant certification preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive compliance experience in insurance, annuities, financial services, or another highly regulated industry.
• 5+ years of leadership experience, including responsibility for developing managers and teams.
• Significant AML/KYC experience and deep knowledge of related regulatory requirements and controls.
• Experience with regulatory examinations, audits, and remediation.
• Strong judgment, strategic thinking, and ability to communicate risk to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead AML/KYC program and regulatory operations.
• Ensure programs, controls, and procedures meet regulatory requirements and evolve with the business.
• Oversee AML/KYC processes including customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, sanctions screening, monitoring, and investigations.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve processes, and increase scalability.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of managers, supervisors, and analysts.
• Establish clear roles, expectations, and accountability across the function.
• Coach and develop leaders and team members while addressing capability and resource needs.
• Support succession planning and continued development of the team.
• Lead regulatory examinations, audits, remediation efforts, and related responses within areas of responsibility.
• Advise the Chief Compliance Officer on AML/KYC risks, regulatory developments, and emerging issues.
• Establish effective escalation, reporting, and governance practices.
• Ensure policies, documentation, and controls remain audit ready.
• Partner with Operations, Legal, Risk, Technology, and Internal Audit on compliance matters.
• Provide AML/KYC guidance for systems, distribution relationships, and strategic initiatives.
• Balance regulatory requirements with practical business and operational considerations.

Skills

AML/KYC expertise

Regulatory leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Communication to senior leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree or relevant certification preferred

Job description

Axonic Insurance Services LLC seeks a Director, Compliance New AML/KYC Applications to provide leadership and strategic oversight for AXI’s AML/KYC and regulatory operations functions. Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, the role requires deep AML/KYC expertise and the ability to translate regulatory requirements into scalable programs, processes, and operating strategies.

The Director will build and develop a strong compliance team, oversee examinations, audits, and remediation, and