Senior AML & Compliance Leader

Interactive Brokers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Interactive Brokers LLC is seeking an experienced Chief AML Officer to lead and execute our firm‑wide AML program from our Chicago office. You will collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and Operations to ensure full adherence to BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, and AML laws.

Responsibilities include overseeing firm‑wide AML compliance, managing a Chicago‑based team of ~200, updating policies, and guiding the design of surveillance reports to meet regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of AML compliance experience.
• Experience managing AML teams.
• Strong understanding of FINRA, SEC, CFTC, and FinCEN AML regulatory requirements for broker‑dealers.
• CAMS certification (or equivalent) required.
• Series 24 registration or ability to obtain promptly preferred.
• Strong technology aptitude with the ability to apply tech solutions to business and regulatory challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead AML Compliance – Oversee firm‑wide AML compliance; serve as primary point of contact with regulators, FinCEN, and law enforcement.
• Personnel Management – Manage team of approximately 200 personnel, primarily in Chicago.
• Policy Management – Maintain and update written policies and procedures to reflect evolving BSA and regulatory requirements.
• Surveillance Reports Design – Guide in‑house developers in designing enhanced surveillance reports reflecting regulatory expectations.
• Regulatory Support – Partner with in‑house counsel to respond to regulatory inquiries.

Skills

AML compliance

Team management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Technology aptitude

AML monitoring systems

Case management tools

Regulatory liaison

Education

CAMS certification

Series 24 registration

Job description

Interactive Brokers LLC is seeking an experienced Chief AML Officer to lead and execute our firm‑wide AML program from our Chicago office. You will collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and Operations to ensure full adherence to BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, and AML laws.

Responsibilities include overseeing firm‑wide AML compliance, managing a Chicago‑based team of ~200, updating policies, and guiding the design of surveillance reports to meet regulatory expectations.