Head of Compliance Operations and Financial Crimes
Core
Build, mature, and lead a compliance program for a crypto-native cross-border payments infrastructure, embedding AML/KYC/KYB controls into product and operations.
Role type
Senior leadership, hands-on IC Head of Compliance
Builds
Scalable compliance infrastructure and embedded guardrails for new business lines
Domain
Fintech, Crypto, Cross-border payments, Financial Crimes
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
AML, KYC, KYB, International regulatory frameworks, Program build-out, SOP development, Transaction monitoring, SAR filing, Team mentorship
Preferred skills
Crypto/fintech experience, Managing nested onboarding flows, Cross-functional partnership
Technologies
Transaction monitoring systems
Responsibilities
Evaluate and scale existing compliance program to embed it across the business; Write clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) translating policy into practice; Partner with Product and Ops to define compliance requirements for new initiatives; Manage daily compliance activities and ensure consistent policy application; Review, investigate, and disposition transaction monitoring alerts; Collaborate with Risk teams on system design and alert logic; Handle regulatory complaints and law enforcement requests; Lead internal investigations and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs); Train and mentor junior compliance team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC