Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Global Payment Network Risk Manager

Capital One • McLean, VA

3d • $138,100 - $173,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Global Payment Network (GPN) Risk Manager performs a key risk management role (second line of defense) by ensuring that the line of business delivers AML strategies compliant with applicable anti-money laundering laws and regulations. The role will have a high level of exposure across Risk and the lines of business, as well as the opportunity to work with business partners and executives to create and implement innovative solutions to identify and mitigate potential risks to the Company. The AML GPN Risk Manager will implement initiatives that continuously improve AML soundness across the line of business. The role will help to establish an effective risk control environment and address regulatory/compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or military experience.
• At least 3 years of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance or Financial Services Risk Management experience.
• At least 6 months of working experience with USA PATRIOT Act and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulations.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance or financial crimes investigations
• Experience navigating international AML/CFT regulatory frameworks
• Proven track record in designing, implementing, and scaling enterprise risk management frameworks
• Relevant professional certifications, such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), or industry equivalent
• Strong background in compliance advisory, risk governance, or internal/external audit within a regulated financial institution

Responsibilities

• Serve as an AML subject matter expert, providing actionable compliance advice to business partners and internal management on products, services, processes, and regulatory applicability.
• Advise business lines on the implementation, operation, and enhancement of the global AML Risk Management Program and associated internal processes.
• Direct the documentation, implementation, and dissemination of AML compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
• Consult with cross-functional experts (legal counsel, accounting, and government relations) to address complex legal, technical, and regulatory issues.
• Design and implement initiatives that continuously improve AML soundness, communication, and enforcement across business units and lines of defense.
• Facilitate enterprise risk management processes, ensuring local risk management and data management activities comply with corporate control standards.
• Identify compliance gaps, conduct follow-up reviews, and drive remediation plans for ineffective controls and data risk issues.
• Support organizational Change Management by ensuring risk and data management impacts of new initiatives are accurately assessed, documented, and mitigated.
• Serve as a key interdepartmental liaison across lines of business, compliance teams, and executive management to report on compliance operations, data risk initiatives, and emerging risks.

Benefits

• performance based incentive compensation
• cash bonus(es)
• long term incentives (LTI)
• comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being

What This Job Offers

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