AML Officer in United States at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an AML Officer based in the United States.

This role sits at the center of a fast-evolving financial crimes compliance function within a high-growth crypto environment. You will lead and strengthen anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, and financial crimes operations while ensuring regulatory excellence across a rapidly scaling organization. Acting as a key compliance leader, you will oversee daily FCC operations, guide investigations, and ensure the integrity of KYC, EDD, and monitoring processes. The position requires close collaboration with executive leadership, regulators, and cross-functional teams to embed a strong compliance culture. You will also play a critical role in shaping policies, improving controls, and enhancing operational effectiveness in a highly regulated and dynamic industry. This is a hands-on leadership role combining strategy, operations, and regulatory engagement.

• Oversee day-to-day Financial Crimes Compliance (FCC) operations, including AML, sanctions screening, KYC, EDD, and SAR processes.
• Lead and maintain FCC policies, procedures, and operational standards to ensure regulatory alignment and cross-functional consistency.
• Monitor compliance systems, KPIs, SLAs, and escalation workflows, ensuring operational effectiveness and timely resolution of high-risk cases.
• Conduct and support testing, tuning, and validation of compliance systems, controls, and risk models, including regulatory requirements such as NYDFS 504.
• Support regulatory examinations, audits, and internal reporting, ensuring accurate documentation and timely remediation of findings.
• Manage, coach, and develop FCC operations staff while fostering a strong, compliance-first culture across the organization.

• 5+ years of experience in financial crimes compliance, including AML investigations, sanctions, KYC, and EDD processes.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing FCC operations, workflows, and compliance program execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of AML and sanctions regulations, with experience supporting regulatory exams, audits, and remediation efforts.
• Hands-on experience with AML tools such as blockchain monitoring systems and case management platforms.
• Deep familiarity with crypto industry compliance requirements is required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical, operational, and executive stakeholders.
• Relevant compliance certifications such as CAMS, CGSS, or CFE are required.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Fully remote work with flexible scheduling and generous PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance fully covered for employees
• 401(k) retirement plan and additional financial benefits
• Life, disability, and supplemental insurance coverage
• Home office allowance and internet/cell reimbursement
• Professional development support and continuous learning opportunities
• Option to receive part of compensation in cryptocurrency, plus stock option eligibility
• Access to wellness, travel assistance, and employee perks