Fintech Compliance Lead for Banking Partners (AML/KYC)

EliseAI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Comprehensive benefits package

In-office collaboration 4–5 days aweek

Job summary

EliseAI in New York, NY seeks a Compliance Lead to build and operate AML/BSA, KYC/KYB, and sanctions programs. You’ll partner with Legal, Product, and Engineering to translate regulations into practical workflows and support audits.

You will manage relationships with banking and fintech partners, drive ongoing monitoring and reporting, and help scale compliance as we grow. This is a hands-on role requiring in-person collaboration four to five days a week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of AML/BSA compliance experience in fintech or regulated financial institutions.
• Hands-on experience managing relationships with banking partners or sponsor banks.
• Experience building an AML/BSA program from 0 to 1.
• Knowledge of transaction monitoring, KYB/KYC, due diligence, and SAR/UAR processes.
• Familiarity with FinCEN regulations, BSA, and OFAC sanctions; comfort with compliance tech.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve AML/BSA, KYC/KYB, and OFAC/sanctions programs, including policies and risk assessments.
• Serve as primary compliance contact for banking/fintech partners, managing meetings and reporting.
• Lead KYC/KYB processes, oversee transaction-monitoring, and prepare UARs/SARs.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical workflows with Legal, Product, and Engineering.
• Contribute compliance guidance to new products and market initiatives.

Skills

AML/BSA compliance

Banking relationships

Regulatory knowledge

Written communication

Project management

Tools

Sardine

Job description

EliseAI in New York, NY seeks a Compliance Lead to build and operate AML/BSA, KYC/KYB, and sanctions programs. You’ll partner with Legal, Product, and Engineering to translate regulations into practical workflows and support audits.

You will manage relationships with banking and fintech partners, drive ongoing monitoring and reporting, and help scale compliance as we grow. This is a hands-on role requiring in-person collaboration four to five days a week.