Remote US Compliance Manager – AML/KYC & Data Privacy

Howden Private Wealth; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden Private Wealth is seeking a US-based Compliance professional to manage day-to-day operations of the US compliance program across multiple states, ensuring regulatory adherence and risk controls. You will coordinate due diligence, onboarding, and ongoing reviews for clients and intermediaries while supporting AML/KYC, sanctions, and data privacy obligations.

The role requires at least 3 years of relevant experience in insurance brokerage, financial services or wealth management with strong

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of compliance, regulatory or risk management experience, preferably in insurance brokerage, financial services or wealth management in the US.
• Working knowledge of US insurance regulatory frameworks, including state-based licensing and compliance requirements.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the US compliance program across multiple states, ensuring ongoing compliance with federal and state insurance regulations.
• Coordinate and liaise with central Compliance function to conduct client, prospect and intermediary due diligence, including name screening and sanction checks.
• Oversee onboarding and ongoing compliance reviews for clients, referral sources, and servicing arrangements.
• Support compliance with AML, KYC, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption requirements, including regulatory obligations in various states.
• Monitor licensing and appointment requirements for licensed representatives across multiple US states, including renewals and CE/CPD tracking.
• Assist with regulatory reporting, audits, and examinations by state insurance departments or other regulatory bodies.
• Maintain, develop and update compliance policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Coordinate compliance training programs and track training completion for US staff and licensed representatives.
• Prepare and circulate compliance reports to management, including periodic reviews and risk assessments.
• Act as a point of contact for compliance‑related queries from the US business.
• Oversee data privacy regulations and requirements applicable to the US, acting as Data Privacy Officer.
• Other ad-hoc tasks as required.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

AML/KYC

Risk management

Regulatory reporting

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Howden Private Wealth is seeking a US-based Compliance professional to manage day-to-day operations of the US compliance program across multiple states, ensuring regulatory adherence and risk controls. You will coordinate due diligence, onboarding, and ongoing reviews for clients and intermediaries while supporting AML/KYC, sanctions, and data privacy obligations.

The role requires at least 3 years of relevant experience in insurance brokerage, financial services or wealth management with strong