Head of AML Compliance Solutions

Sardine; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fraud prevention seeks a Head of AML Compliance Solutions. This role combines compliance expertise with client engagement and product input. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in AML regulations and strong leadership skills. The position allows remote work from anywhere in the U.S. or Canada, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Generous compensation in cash and equity

Flexible paid time off

Health insurance, dental, and vision coverage

401k matching

MacBook Pro delivered to your door

Monthly meal stipend

Qualifications

• 10+ years of compliance experience, focusing on AML and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong understanding of compliance technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products comply with established regulations.
• Provide ongoing support to the Sales team on compliance complexities.

Skills

Compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Relevant certifications such as CAMS

Tools

AML monitoring systems

Regulatory reporting platforms

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Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Who We Are

We are a leader in fraud prevention and AML compliance. Our platform uses device intelligence, behavior biometrics, machine learning, and AI to stop fraud before it happens. Today, over 300 banks, retailers, and fintechs worldwide use Sardine to stop identity fraud, payment fraud, account takeovers, and social engineering scams. We have raised $145M from world-class investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Activant, Visa, Experian, FIS, and Google Ventures.

Our Culture

• We have hubs in the Bay Area, NYC, Austin, and Toronto. However, we maintain a remote-first work culture. #WorkFromAnywhere
• We hire talented, self-motivated individuals with extreme ownership and high growth orientation.
• We value performance and not hours worked. We believe you shouldn't have to miss your family dinner, your kid's school play, friends get-together, or doctor's appointments for the sake of adhering to an arbitrary work schedule.

Location:

• Remote - United States or Canada
• From Home / Beach / Mountain / Cafe / Anywhere!
• We are a remote-first company with a globally distributed team. You can find your productive zone and work from there.

About The Role

We are looking for a Head of AML Compliance Solutions to join our team and support Sardine’s AML and Compliance product and GTM. This role will focus on providing expert guidance and enablement across various aspects of the business, including Sales, Product, and Post-Sales support. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in the compliance domain, particularly in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), along with strong communication and leadership skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external clients.

This unique hybrid role combines compliance expertise with client engagement, integration support, and product input.

What You’ll Be Doing

Compliance SME for the product

• Ensure that our products comply with established regulations
• Product Insights and Roadmap: Bring valuable industry insights and feedback to the product development and management teams, ensuring the Sardine AML and compliance product suite remains aligned with market needs and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure the product is continuously optimized and adapted to industry standards.

SME on Sales

• Provide ongoing support and education to the Sardine Sales team on the complexities of the compliance domain, AML regulations, Sanctions compliance, transaction monitoring, and how Sardine’s solutions address industry challenges.
• Act as a key representative of Sardine in discussions with potential clients, including large Financial Institutions as well as start-ups, C-suite executives, and other key stakeholders. Demonstrate thought leadership and compliance expertise to drive confidence in Sardine's AML and compliance solutions.

Enterprise Compliance Management Program

• Develop and maintain an enterprise compliance management program appropriate for a SaaS risk and compliance company.
• Draft all necessary policies and procedures, review existing documentation, and adapt as necessary (including policies such as model validation, vendor management, etc.)

Post-Sales and POC Support

• Act as the compliance expert in post-sales engagements, providing support and guidance to clients during POCs (proof of concept), integrations, troubleshooting, and operationalizing Sardine’s solutions.
• Provide ongoing compliance guidance to clients, ensuring they stay ahead of regulatory requirements and best practices in the ever-evolving landscape.

What You’ll Need

• 10+ years of compliance experience, with a focus on AML, financial crime prevention, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., BSA, OFAC), including roles supporting or working within large financial institutions
• Strong understanding of compliance technology solutions, including AML monitoring systems, sanctions compliance, transaction surveillance tools, and regulatory reporting platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry, key regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices for AML and compliance.
• Strong client-facing experience with a proven ability to communicate complex compliance concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including C-suite executives.
• Ability to balance strategic oversight with tactical execution, working across sales, product, and technical teams.
• Experience or familiarity with compliance policy creation, with the ability to apply judgment in building and scaling a program in a fast-moving environment.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous, cross-functional environments where compliance intersects with fraud, product, and growth.
• Relevant certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), or similar credentials preferred.

Compensation: Base pay range of 200,000 - 250,000 USD / 310,000 - 350,000 CAD + Series C equity with tremendous upside potential + Attractive benefits

The compensation offered for this role will depend on various factors, including the candidate's location, qualifications, work history, and interview performance, and may differ from the stated range.

Benefits We Offer

• Generous compensation in cash and equity
• Early exercise for all options, including pre-vested
• Work from anywhere: Remote-first Culture
• Flexible paid time off, Year-end break, Self care days off
• Health insurance, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents - US and Canada specific
• 4% matching in 401k / RRSP - US and Canada specific
• MacBook Pro delivered to your door
• One-time stipend to set up a home office — desk, chair, screen, etc.
• Monthly meal stipend
• Monthly social meet-up stipend
• Annual health and wellness stipend
• Unlimited access to an expert financial advisory

Join a fast-growing company with world-class professionals from around the world. If you are seeking a meaningful career, you found the right place, and we would love to hear from you.

To learn more about how we process your personal information and your rights in regards to your personal information as an applicant and Sardine employee, please visit our Applicant and Worker Privacy Notice.

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Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Financial Services and Software Development

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