Senior Financial Crime Compliance Lead (AML/KYC)

Student Careers at KKR; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

KKR is seeking an experienced Financial Crime Compliance Officer based in Boston to lead the Americas AML/KYC, sanctions and anti‑corruption programs. The role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on execution across governance, risk assessment, control design, monitoring and regulatory change.

The successful candidate will oversee global teams and external resources, advance technology-enabled compliance, and transition to the U.S. AML Reporting Officer for the regulated business.

Qualifications

• At least ten years of experience in AML/KYC and anti‑corruption within large financial firms.
• Deep knowledge of U.S., U.K. and EU AML/KYC, sanctions and anti‑corruption requirements.
• Proven ability to design or enhance a risk-based financial crime framework.
• Strong leadership and governance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Americas program and set the direction for the Financial Crime Compliance Program.
• Own and continually improve the financial crime framework, policies, and governance.
• Develop management information, KPIs, issue reporting and escalation for senior management.
• Oversee third-party counsel, service providers and other external resources.
• Manage risk assessments across customers, products, geographies and channels.
• Define a control architecture spanning preventive, detective and responsive controls.

Education

Undergraduate degree with strong academic credentials

Job description

KKR is seeking an experienced Financial Crime Compliance Officer based in Boston to lead the Americas AML/KYC, sanctions and anti‑corruption programs. The role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on execution across governance, risk assessment, control design, monitoring and regulatory change.

The successful candidate will oversee global teams and external resources, advance technology-enabled compliance, and transition to the U.S. AML Reporting Officer for the regulated business.