Financial Crime Officer

Wayoh; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayoh in New York seeks a Financial Crime Officer to lead AML activities for its Broker Dealer build-out. The role is hands-on and likely contract-to-perm, reporting to the Global Chief Compliance Officer. Expect a fast-paced environment focused on regulatory compliance and digital assets.

Responsibilities include SAR/CTR, OFAC, KYC, and risk assessments, with a preference for CAMS certification and prior MLRO experience in a small team.

Qualifications

• FINRA licenses required (Series 7, 24 or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience as a US MLRO or Deputy MLRO with SAR filing, CTR reporting, FinCEN obligations.
• Strong OFAC and US sanctions experience.
• Experience in digital assets or crypto (Chainalysis or equivalent).
• CAMS or equivalent AML certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day US AML obligations - SAR filing, CTR reporting, FinCEN requirements.
• Manage US sanctions compliance - OFAC screening, escalations, and reporting.
• Support the US Broker Dealer compliance program day to day.
• Conduct AML and financial crimes risk assessments on new products and tokens.
• Support client onboarding - KYC review and source of funds assessments for institutional clients.
• Manage 314a and 314b requests and law enforcement inquiries.
• Support regulatory examinations and audits as needed.
• Work collaboratively with Legal, Risk, and other control functions.

Skills

FINRA licenses: Series 7/24

AML risk assessment

KYC review

US sanctions compliance

Tools

Chainalysis

Job description

Salary: $90-$125 per hour, option for a permanent role ($180k-$200k target base)

A Financial Services client of ours is hiring a Financial Crime Officer to join the team in New York, to support it’s Broker Dealer build out.

This position will report to the Global Chief Compliance Officer and support duties related to the AML program. This is a lean, fast-moving digital assets firm looking for an experienced financial crimes professional to join on a contract basis. This will be a hands-on execution role, so this person will be doing the work and be expected to deliver from day one, this is partly the reason for the preference (initially) being a Consultant.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day US AML obligations - SAR filing, CTR reporting, and FinCEN requirements
• Manage US sanctions compliance - OFAC screening, escalations, and reporting
• Support the US Broker Dealer compliance program day to day
• Conduct AML and financial crimes risk assessments on new products and tokens
• Support client onboarding - KYC review and source of funds assessments for institutional clients
• Manage 314a and 314b requests and law enforcement inquiries
• Support regulatory examinations and audits as needed
• Work collaboratively with Legal, Risk, and other control functions

Requirements

• Active FINRA licenses required (Series 7, 24 or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience as a US MLRO or Deputy MLRO - SAR filing, CTR reporting, FinCEN obligations
• Strong OFAC and US sanctions experience
• Experience in digital assets or crypto - Chainalysis or equivalent blockchain analytics
• Comfortable working independently in a small, fast-paced environment
• CAMS or equivalent AML certification preferred
• Hybrid role, 3 days onsite in midtown Manhattan