Senior AML Program Lead — Investigations & Compliance

Kestra Financial, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Kestra Financial, Inc. is seeking an accomplished AML Manager to lead the day-to-day execution of the firm’s Anti-Money Laundering Program. You will oversee investigations, SARs/CTRs, and regulatory responses while guiding a team of AML professionals.

The role requires 5–7 years of AML/financial crimes experience, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of BSA, AML, OFAC, and related regulations. You will partner with Compliance, Risk, Legal, and business units to improve controls and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of AML/compliance or related financial services experience.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with broker-dealer/registered investment adviser environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the AML program, ensuring investigations, monitoring, and regulatory obligations are completed accurately and timely.
• Oversee AML investigations, SARs/CTRs, enhanced due diligence, and transaction monitoring processes.
• Prepare and file SARs/CTRs and respond to regulatory or law enforcement requests.
• Supervise, coach, and develop AML staff; align priorities with department objectives and service standards.
• Establish workload and monitor performance; drive process improvements and risk-based solutions.

Skills

AML experience

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Investigations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kestra Financial, Inc. is seeking an accomplished AML Manager to lead the day-to-day execution of the firm’s Anti-Money Laundering Program. You will oversee investigations, SARs/CTRs, and regulatory responses while guiding a team of AML professionals.

The role requires 5–7 years of AML/financial crimes experience, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of BSA, AML, OFAC, and related regulations. You will partner with Compliance, Risk, Legal, and business units to improve controls and reporting.