Remote Senior Director, AML & Virtual Asset Compliance

The Bitcoin Street Journal; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

CertiK is seeking a seasoned compliance and financial crime leader to shape AML and virtual asset compliance across regulatory, product, and risk domains. You will engage regulators, banks, and industry partners, translating complex rules into actionable program requirements.

This role requires hands-on experience managing MLRO responsibilities, building risk controls, and communicating clearly with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience leading AML and financial crime programs.
• Ability to translate regulation into practical compliance guidance.
• Strong communication with regulators, banks, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and improve AML frameworks and virtual asset compliance strategy.
• Advise financial institutions and VASPs on regulatory expectations and risks.
• Monitor regulatory developments and translate them into product requirements.
• MLRO duties or support for suspicious activity reviews and regulatory reporting.
• Partner with product, engineering, and business development teams and regulators.

Skills

AML

Financial crime

Sanctions

Transaction monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Blockchain analytics

Education

CAMS or equivalent AML qualification

Tools

KYT tools

Wallet screening

On-chain analytics

Job description

CertiK is seeking a seasoned compliance and financial crime leader to shape AML and virtual asset compliance across regulatory, product, and risk domains. You will engage regulators, banks, and industry partners, translating complex rules into actionable program requirements.

This role requires hands-on experience managing MLRO responsibilities, building risk controls, and communicating clearly with senior leadership.