Senior Reg Compliance Lead – AML/US Focus (Hybrid)

Nium; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment (3 days/week)

Performance bonus

Equity

Medical coverage

Generous vacation include year-end

Learning stipend

Team events

Job summary

Nium in San Francisco seeks a Senior Manager of Regulatory Compliance to lead AML/CTF, BSA, and money transmitter licensing programs across the Americas, with a primary focus on the United States.

You will collaborate with the Head of Regulatory Compliance for the Americas, coordinate regulator engagement and audits, manage onboarding controls, and drive scalable remediation across US federal/state and cross-border regimes.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years in senior compliance roles within regulated financial services.
• Experience with US BSA, FinCEN, and state money transmitter licensing.
• Proven track record in regulator engagements and examinations.
• Fluent written and spoken English; Spanish/Portuguese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead AML/CTF and licensing programs across the Americas, with US focus.
• Coordinate regulator engagement, audits, and remediation efforts.
• Oversee onboarding controls and internal investigations.
• Develop scalable processes and maintain enterprise risk alignment.

Skills

KYC/KYB

AML/CFT

Sanctions

Licensing US

US Regs

Regulatory compliance

Education

ACAMS or CRCM

Job description

Nium in San Francisco seeks a Senior Manager of Regulatory Compliance to lead AML/CTF, BSA, and money transmitter licensing programs across the Americas, with a primary focus on the United States.

You will collaborate with the Head of Regulatory Compliance for the Americas, coordinate regulator engagement and audits, manage onboarding controls, and drive scalable remediation across US federal/state and cross-border regimes.