Senior Manager, Global AML Compliance

Job Summary

The AML Compliance Leader will manage and lead the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) program across two divisions of a global organization. This role will work cross-functionally at all levels within the organizational hierarchy, providing subject matter expertise and advice to senior leadership on managing, controlling, and limiting risk to the organization.

This role aims to ensure that activity on the network remains in compliance with regulatory standards through customer reviews, product evaluations, and development of customized training and region-specific processes and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

1. Work with key business teams to develop solutions for meeting customer needs and advancing strategic initiatives while minimizing potential money laundering risks.
2. Establish regional AML Compliance standards to support local regulatory requirements, including obligations.
3. Manage network customer preboarding and onboarding, ensuring adherence to rules and payment industry regulations.
4. Provide input to periodic AML Program Risk Assessments to account for activity within the region.
5. Establish and maintain AML Compliance Program tracking and metrics; identify trends and recommend actions for program improvements; report regularly to global AML leadership.
6. Support and approve regional network customer onboarding processes and BVD alert adjudication.
7. Conduct periodic quality control testing of AML tasks.
8. Manage regional FIU alerts, escalations, and investigations.
9. Provide AML and sanctions support to business lines and stakeholders.
10. Lead regional AML/Compliance Business Advisory team, supporting senior counsel.
11. Assist in regional evaluations of mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures.
12. Manage regional onsite reviews of network customers and service providers.
13. Provide expertise and approvals for regional products and initiatives like Trust Processes.
14. Support reporting, presentations, and metrics processes.
15. Escalate and manage customer risks in working groups.
16. Recommend improvements in processes, procedures, governance, and technology.
17. Develop and deliver regional AML and sanctions training.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; JD or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of risk management and/or global AML compliance experience, preferably in banking/financial operations.
• Experience managing a regulatory compliance program.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations for the payment industry, AML requirements, and banking/financial operations preferred.
• Intermediate skills with BSA/AML compliance, program/project management, and familiarity with international standards like FATF and the USA PATRIOT Act.
• Strong judgment, rapport-building, persuasion, and results-driven skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects.
• Effective problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and tight deadlines.
• Multilingual skills, including English, are necessary.

Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to assets, information, and networks carry inherent risks. Every employee must:

• Abide by security policies.
• Ensure confidentiality and integrity of accessed information.
• Report security violations or breaches.
• Complete mandatory security trainings.