Senior AML & Sanctions Compliance Lead

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

Job summary

XR Pay, the payments division of XR Extreme Reach, seeks an experienced AML Compliance Officer to lead the AML/CFT and sanctions program. You will partner with regulators, banking partners, and law enforcement, refining controls and ensuring regulatory alignment across XR Pay’s platform and payments workflows.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in AML/sanctions, CAMS or CFE, and deep BSA/OFAC knowledge. JD is a strong plus; California-based applicants preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of AML/BSA and sanctions compliance experience.
• Experience with MSBs, money transmitters, or payroll providers is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of BSA, FinCEN, OFAC, and regulatory reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead XR Pay’s AML/CFT and sanctions program as Board‑designated officer.
• Oversee monitoring, investigations, and SAR filings within regulatory deadlines.
• Coordinate with Product, Engineering, Finance, and Legal to embed controls.
• Own risk assessments, update annually or as regulations change.
• Drive AML training and develop SOPs for cross-functional teams.

Skills

AML compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Transaction monitoring

SARs reporting

OFAC sanctions

CDD & KYC

Data analysis (SQL)

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or Law

Juris Doctor (JD) is a strong plus

Tools

LexisNexis

World-Check

ComplyAdvantage

Actimize

Job description

XR Pay, the payments division of XR Extreme Reach, seeks an experienced AML Compliance Officer to lead the AML/CFT and sanctions program. You will partner with regulators, banking partners, and law enforcement, refining controls and ensuring regulatory alignment across XR Pay’s platform and payments workflows.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in AML/sanctions, CAMS or CFE, and deep BSA/OFAC knowledge. JD is a strong plus; California-based applicants preferred.