Remote AML/MLRO Leader — BSA & Financial Crime

SOLANA FOUNDATION; New York (NY); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KAST is seeking an experienced BSA Officer / MLRO to lead the AML/CFT program for a remote position focused on U.S. partnerships. The role ensures FinCEN compliance, manages SAR/CTR filings, and oversees KYC/CIP and sanctions screening.

You will report to Legal & Compliance leadership and collaborate with sponsor banks to drive policy governance and risk assessments. You will also drive staff training and deliver periodic updates to the CEO and Board, shaping the organization’s

Qualifications

• US Location (Mandatory): Must be legally authorized to work in and physically reside in the United States.
• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of direct BSA/AML compliance, financial crime prevention, or MLRO experience at a U.S. financial institution, sponsor bank, or fintech company.
• Regulatory Expertise: Deep operational knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, FinCEN rules, OFAC sanctions, and FFIEC exam guidelines.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience configuring and working with modern AML transaction monitoring software, sanctions engines, and case management tools.

Responsibilities

• Program Governance & Strategy: Design, implement, and continuously update the company’s BSA/AML/OFAC policies, procedures, and risk assessments to align with FinCEN guidelines and sponsor bank requirements.
• Partner Bank Oversight: Act as the primary point of contact for our U.S. partners for all AML/BSA audits, compliance reporting, policy approvals, and regulatory reviews.
• Transaction Monitoring & SAR Filings: Oversee automated transaction monitoring systems to detect suspicious patterns, investigate escalated alerts, and make independent determinations regarding Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) and Currency Transaction Report (CTR) filings.
• KYC / CIP & Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD): Maintain robust Customer Identification Programs (CIP) and execute EDD on high-risk accounts, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and complex corporate entities.
• Sanctions & Watchlist Screening: Ensure real-time, ongoing screening against OFAC, PEP, and global watchlists.
• Regulatory Reporting & Requests: Manage responses to FinCEN 314(a)/314(b) information requests, law enforcement subpoenas, and regulatory inquiries.
• Reporting to the Board: Prepare and present periodic updates on the state of the BSA program, risk typologies, and alert metrics directly to the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Training & Culture: Develop and deliver annual BSA/AML training tailored to all personnel, executive management, and relevant operational teams.

Skills

BSA/AML compliance

Regulatory expertise

Transaction monitoring

KYC/CIP

OFAC screening

Tools

AML software

Job description

KAST is seeking an experienced BSA Officer / MLRO to lead the AML/CFT program for a remote position focused on U.S. partnerships. The role ensures FinCEN compliance, manages SAR/CTR filings, and oversees KYC/CIP and sanctions screening.

You will report to Legal & Compliance leadership and collaborate with sponsor banks to drive policy governance and risk assessments. You will also drive staff training and deliver periodic updates to the CEO and Board, shaping the organization’s