Director, Compliance Analytics & Innovation - AML, Sanctions & Trade Surveillance
Core
Lead regional strategy and execution for compliance technology, data analytics, and AI enablement to support Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, and Trade Surveillance systems across EMEA.
Role type
Director, Compliance Technology & Innovation Lead
Builds
AML, Sanctions, and Trade Surveillance detection platforms and data models
Domain
Financial Services / Financial Crime Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Strategic planning, project delivery management, cross-functional team leadership, regulatory governance, transaction monitoring optimization, sanctions screening, KYC processes, data sourcing, AI enablement, stakeholder consensus building
Preferred skills
Experience with AIRIS or similar core compliance systems, model risk management, regulatory exam representation
Technologies
AIRIS, Transaction Monitoring systems, Sanctions Screening tools, Customer Risk Rating models
Responsibilities
Own regional roadmap for AML/Sanctions/Data Platforms; oversee project delivery and BAU maintenance; lead requirements gathering, design, testing, and release readiness; manage scope, budget, and risks; establish partnerships with Compliance, Ops, and Tech teams; lead regional forums and global working groups; represent region during regulatory exams and audits; oversee effectiveness of detection systems; direct detection configuration and logic design; lead data sourcing for models and analytics.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical oversight
