Senior AML Compliance Leader, Payments Platform

XR Extreme Reach; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

XR Extreme Reach is seeking an experienced AML Compliance Officer to lead XR Pay’s AML/CFT and sanctions program. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will be the Board-designated officer responsible for refining controls, improving technology, and aligning the framework with evolving regulatory expectations across jurisdictions.

You will shape the program with regulators, financial partners, and internal teams, oversee risk assessments, monitoring, SARs, due diligence, and build scalable,

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years in AML/BSA and sanctions compliance with MSB/money transmitter experience.
• CAMs or CFE certification required (or equivalent).
• Deep knowledge of BSA/FinCEN regs and OFAC sanctions programs.
• Hands-on with screening, identity verification, transaction monitoring and case management tools.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into clear business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead XR Pay’s AML/CFT and sanctions program as Board-designated officer.
• Oversee monitoring, SARs, and regulatory reporting with regulators and partners.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering and Treasury to embed controls.
• Conduct risk assessments and drive program improvements.
• Manage audits, training, and policy management across functions.
• Supervise and scale the AML compliance team as the business grows.

Skills

AML/CFT expertise

Regulatory knowledge

SQL/data analysis

Policy writing

Cross-functional leadership

Board interaction

Education

Bachelor’s in Finance or Law

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Tools

LexisNexis

World-Check

ComplyAdvantage

Actimize

Job description

XR Extreme Reach is seeking an experienced AML Compliance Officer to lead XR Pay’s AML/CFT and sanctions program. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will be the Board-designated officer responsible for refining controls, improving technology, and aligning the framework with evolving regulatory expectations across jurisdictions.

You will shape the program with regulators, financial partners, and internal teams, oversee risk assessments, monitoring, SARs, due diligence, and build scalable,