Senior AML & Sanctions Leader, NA & Caribbean

DRW; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

DRW is a diversified trading firm leveraging technology and disciplined risk controls across global markets. This senior AML leadership role oversees North America & Caribbean entities, shaping policy, governance, and regulatory engagement to ensure strong compliance posture.

As AML Officer you will lead multi‑jurisdictional risk assessments, coordinate regulatory reporting, and partner with legal, operations, and trading teams to embed robust controls across the business while communicating

Qualifications

• 10+ years of BSA/AML compliance experience.
• Senior AML officer or equivalent leadership role.
• Experience across multiple jurisdictions.
• Digital asset/crypto compliance background.
• Strong communication to boards and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Lead AML program for NA & Caribbean entities.
• Develop and maintain AML/CTF policies and procedures.
• Lead enterprise AML risk assessments and remediation.
• Govern program governance, findings, escalation and reporting.
• Prepare reports to senior management and regulators.

Skills

BSA/AML compliance

Regulatory engagement

Policy development

Governance frameworks

Cross-jurisdiction

Crypto/digital assets

Leadership

Tools

Chainalysis

TRM Labs

Job description

DRW is a diversified trading firm leveraging technology and disciplined risk controls across global markets. This senior AML leadership role oversees North America & Caribbean entities, shaping policy, governance, and regulatory engagement to ensure strong compliance posture.

As AML Officer you will lead multi‑jurisdictional risk assessments, coordinate regulatory reporting, and partner with legal, operations, and trading teams to embed robust controls across the business while communicating