Director, Compliance Data Science & AI
Core
Lead advanced analytics and AI initiatives for financial crime detection (AML, sanctions, KYC/KYB) at a global crypto exchange, bridging product engineering and compliance depth.
Role type
Director, Compliance Data Science & AI
Builds
Production-grade, auditable ML models and AI-augmented investigation pipelines for AML, sanctions, and transaction monitoring.
Domain
Crypto exchange / Financial Crime Compliance / AI
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, SQL, supervised/unsupervised ML, anomaly detection, graph-based methods, MLOps, model governance, regulatory compliance knowledge, cross-functional communication, technical mentorship
Preferred skills
AI-first mindset, crypto ecosystem/on-chain analytics, regulatory examination experience
Technologies
Python, SQL, LLMs, automated analytical pipelines
Responsibilities
Lead delivery of advanced analytics and AI initiatives across core compliance domains; act as primary contact between Product engineering and compliance stakeholders; drive adoption of AI-assisted workflows; work hands-on with ML engineers on detection models; provide technical guidance and mentorship to data scientists; partner with product managers on scoping and delivery planning; maintain documentation and governance standards for compliance analytics output.
Seniority
Director, leadership & strategy