Head of Compliance

JCW Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group partners with an international bank in New York to appoint a Head of Compliance who will design and lead a risk-based program across the U.S. operations.

This leader will own key compliance programs and coordinate with senior management to ensure regulatory alignment. The role requires strategic oversight of BSA/AML, sanctions, FATCA and regulatory examinations, plus building and mentoring a small team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of compliance, audit or regulatory experience in financial services.
• CAMS certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of BSA/AML, OFAC and correspondent banking or trade finance compliance.
• Experience with FATCA and managing regulatory examinations.

Responsibilities

• Own BSA/AML, sanctions and regulatory compliance policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• Oversee transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, KYC/CDD and SAR decisioning.
• Manage FATCA compliance, including entity classifications, tax documentation and reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory exams and audits, and track issues through to remediation.
• Lead a small compliance team, deliver staff training and report to senior management and committees.

Skills

BSA/AML knowledge

OFAC knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Trade finance compliance

Education

CAMS certification

Job description

JCW Group is partnering with an international bank in New York on a search for a Head of Compliance to lead and build out a risk-based compliance program across its U.S. operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Own BSA/AML, sanctions and regulatory compliance policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• Oversee transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, KYC/CDD and SAR decisioning.
• Manage FATCA compliance, including entity classifications, tax documentation and reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory exams and audits, and track issues through to remediation.
• Lead a small compliance team, deliver staff training and report to senior management and committees.

Job Requirements:

• 10+ years of compliance, audit or regulatory experience in financial services.
• CAMS certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of BSA/AML, OFAC and correspondent banking or trade finance compliance.
• Experience with FATCA and managing regulatory examinations.