AML Manager

Kestra • Austin, TX

7d

About The Position

The AML Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day execution of Kestra's Anti-Money Laundering Program, including oversight of AML investigations, suspicious activity reporting, transaction monitoring, regulatory compliance, and AML staff. This role provides leadership and guidance to AML team members, ensures alignment with departmental objectives, and drives continuous improvement within the AML function. The AML Manager serves as a key resource to Compliance leadership and business partners, balancing operational execution with strategic program enhancement. This position requires a demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, solve complex compliance issues, and implement effective risk-based solutions while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in AML, compliance, financial crimes investigations, or related financial services functions.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex investigations and regulatory compliance matters.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to manage, coach, and develop employees.
• Strong knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), OFAC, FinCEN, and related regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while balancing operational demands and strategic initiatives.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify root causes and develop risk-based solutions.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, management, regulators, auditors, and external partners.
• Demonstrated project management and process improvement capabilities.
• Ability to independently make sound decisions in complex situations with limited guidance.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and compliance-related systems.
• Series 24 required (or obtained within 90 days of employment)
• CAMS certification required

Nice To Haves

• Prior leadership, supervisory, project leadership, or team management experience preferred.
• Experience within a broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, financial institution, or related regulated environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the AML program, ensuring investigations, monitoring activities, and regulatory obligations are completed accurately and timely.
• Oversee AML investigations, suspicious activity reviews, enhanced due diligence activities, and transaction monitoring processes.
• Review and oversee the preparation and filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs), and responses to regulatory or law enforcement requests.
• Supervise, coach, develop, and provide performance feedback to AML team members.
• Establish team priorities, assign workload, and monitor performance against department objectives and service standards.
• Ensure appropriate risk identification, escalation, documentation, and resolution of potentially suspicious activity.
• Partner with Compliance, Supervision, Legal, Operations, Risk Management, and business units to address complex AML matters and emerging risks.
• Analyze regulatory developments and industry trends to ensure AML program requirements remain current and effective.
• Recommend and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and operational efficiencies that strengthen program effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain AML procedures, controls, and training materials.
• Support internal audits, regulatory examinations, independent AML testing, and regulatory inquiries.
• Prepare management reporting, metrics, and trend analyses regarding AML risks, investigations, SAR activity, and program effectiveness.
• Contribute to departmental planning and provide recommendations regarding resource allocation, staffing, and program enhancements.
• Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the AML team.
• Directly supervises AML personnel.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable employment laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring recommendations, training, performance management, coaching, workload allocation, employee development, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Accountable for overall team performance, quality standards, and achievement of departmental objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits with a large employer (over 1600 employees nationwide)
• 401(k), health insurance, and a competitive benefits package
• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment committed to professional excellence
• Help clients navigate meaningful financial decisions with confidence
• Opportunities for training, development, and long-term growth within the firm
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified expenses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager