Financial Crimes Program Manager — AML/Crypto Compliance

builds payments infrastructure enabling instant global transactions across Bitcoin, stablecoins, and fiat systems. Its platform supports cross-border payments, wallets, and enterprise integrations, operating across regulated financial environments and high-volume transaction flows.

This role sits within Legal & Compliance, responsible for building and scaling the financial crimes function across AML, sanctions, and fraud risk. The position owns program design, investigations infrastructure, and regulatory engagement, working closely with product, engineering, and operations. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a complex environment involving cross-border payments, crypto on/off-ramps, and multi-asset transaction monitoring.

🔹 Responsibilities

• Build and lead the financial crimes function, including program design, workflows, and operational infrastructure
• Develop and manage investigation processes for AML, fraud, and illicit activity including money laundering and terrorist financing
• Drive improvements in transaction monitoring systems and detection frameworks across crypto and cross-border payment flows
• Oversee regulatory compliance including Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filings and jurisdictional requirements
• Establish quality assurance frameworks for investigations, alert handling, and reporting consistency
• Define vendor and tooling strategy for AML and fraud detection, including AI and machine learning applications
• Optimize operational efficiency through automation, AI-assisted triage, and scalable process design
• Hire, mentor, and develop investigators and analysts as the function grows
• Collaborate with Legal, Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to integrate compliance into product workflows
• Act as the primary point of contact for regulators and manage examinations and compliance inquiries

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🔹 Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in AML compliance and/or fraud risk
• Proven experience building or scaling investigations functions within financial institutions, fintech, or crypto environments
• Hands-on experience investigating crypto-related financial crimes, including on-chain tracing and use of tools like Chainalysis, TRM Labs, or Elliptic
• Deep knowledge of cross-border payments and international AML frameworks (FATF, EU AMLD, FinCEN)
• Experience leading teams while maintaining hands-on operational involvement
• Strong understanding of SAR filing requirements, AML monitoring typologies, and fraud risk frameworks
• Experience managing regulator relationships and handling compliance examinations
• Strong program design and process-building capabilities
• Familiarity with AI and automation tools in compliance and investigations workflows
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

Preferred

• Experience in startup or high-growth environments
• Certifications such as CAMS, CFCS, or CFE

🔹 Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $192K – $225K (USD)
• Equity participation
• Bonus eligibility
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Flexible work schedule
• 20 days paid vacation + holidays
• Family leave policies
• FSA/DCA accounts

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