Director AML Compliance

PAYLOCITY CORPORATION•Schaumburg, IL

1d•$160,000 - $197,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture. While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce. We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business. When you feel like you belong, work is no longer work – it's personal. At Paylocity, we believe better employees lead to better companies. Workplaces and cultures that care will build the future, and at Paylocity, we’re doing just that. Join us as we change the future and transform your career! There are jobs and then there are careers. Since 1997, Paylocity has been hiring talented people, giving them big challenges, and providing the right resources to help them succeed. Our award-winning culture ensures all employees feel truly welcome, appreciated, and free to be themselves. While other companies talk about it, we make it happen. Join Paylocity and launch your career! This role follows a hybrid schedule, requiring two days in the office at our Schaumburg, IL or Rochester, NY location and three days remote per week. The in-office days are subject to business needs. Candidates must be able to commute to the office as required. The work arrangement for this role is subject to change based on business needs and individual performance. This may include adjustments to on-site requirements or schedule expectations, as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or similar field required (Master's degree preferred)
At least 10 years of experience in leading AML compliance within payroll, banking or FinTech
Demonstrated ability to synthesize and prioritize
Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational and analytic skills
Ability to collaborate and work cross functionally
At least 5 years of experience leading/managing teams

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee Paylocity’s AML Program to maintain compliance with AML regulations and relating reporting requirements
Serve as Paylocity’s AML Compliance Officer
Responsible for leading Paylocity’s AML Governance Committee. Interact with Senior Management to raise awareness of compliance or regulatory trends, emerging issues, or enhancements to the program; oversee preparation of materials for the relevant AML or risk committees
Monitoring “know-your-client” initiatives and framework around customer due diligence programs for AML compliance
Utilize industry best practices and other statistical tools to advise on risk assessments, financial profiling and other due diligence programs
Appropriately assess risk, demonstrating particular consideration for the Company’s reputation driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, applying sound ethical judgment and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting issues with transparency.
Be a champion cross functionally with teams including Product and Technology, Sales, Risk Mitigation, Banking, Legal, Operations and Government Relations to drive success across the enterprise in relation to AML Compliance
Provide advice to the businesses on an ongoing basis on new business initiatives, new products, business acquisitions, and client-related matters with respect to applicability of policies or other AML compliance risks.
Monitor money movement regulations to inform policies and actions to ensure regulatory compliance
Advise to mature programs around fraud prevention, detection and monitoring of controls
Apply subject matter expertise and institutional knowledge of AML regulations to inform “know-your-client” initiatives and responsible for AML compliance training on various regulations to all stakeholders, as needed
Be involved in industry specific consortiums on the topic of AML, “know-your-client” and credit/fraud risk