Director of Financial Crimes

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Director of Financial Crimes - AML.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end financial crimes operations, including transaction monitoring, alert clearing, case investigations, and SAR filings
• Design and implement workflows and procedures for identifying, investigating, and escalating suspicious activity
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and legal teams to ensure compliance controls are integrated into new systems and features

Required Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in financial crimes compliance, BSA/AML, or related areas, preferably in crypto or fintech
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex, cross-functional projects with minimal supervision
• Strong understanding of U.S. AML and sanctions laws and regulatory expectations
• CAMS, CFE, or other relevant certification is preferred
• Familiarity with blockchain analytics tools and experience preparing for regulatory exams