Financial Crime Compliance Lead

HUB International•St. Louis, MO

2d•$95,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Financial Crime Compliance Lead will build and scale HUB International’s sanctions screening and anti-money laundering (AML) program to meet the needs of a growing global organization. This role is suited to a compliance professional who can create structure, establish processes, and drive change across a complex, matrixed organization. The Lead will work cross-functionally with IT, operations, client services, and other internal stakeholders to create a scalable and sustainable compliance program. The role covers sanctions screening, risk-based AML/KYC, third-party diligence, stakeholder advisory, training, risk assessments, program documentation, and sanctions investigations. The position requires at least three years of compliance or risk management experience in insurance or financial services, relevant regulatory knowledge, and a bachelor’s degree in a related field. A master’s degree and relevant compliance certifications are preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field.
At least 3 years of compliance or risk management experience in the insurance or financial services sector.
Strong working knowledge of OFAC, UN, EU, UK, and Canadian sanctions laws and their implications for insurance placements and financial transactions.
Strong analytical, investigative, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across business lines.
Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business processes.
High attention to detail and sound judgment under time-sensitive conditions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience managing sanctions screening systems or working with insurance policy administration systems.
Certified Sanctions Specialist (CSS), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), or equivalent compliance designation.

Responsibilities

Develop, socialize, and operationalize company policies related to financial crime compliance.
Lead ongoing enhancements to the sanctions screening program.
Partner with internal data stewards to integrate clients, vendors, and other parties into screening software.
Develop a toolkit for standard review and remediation of screening hits.
Review and remediate screening hits as they arise.
Lead ongoing development of a risk-based AML/KYC program.
Assess how risk-based controls should apply to the business.
Develop an AML/KYC program aligned with the risk review and the existing AML framework.
Provide subject matter expertise to internal stakeholders on financial crime risks during client onboarding and placement processes.
Expand and enhance the third-party diligence program to align with the company’s evolving risk profile.
Develop and deliver targeted live financial crime training.
Develop or identify sanctions training for all employees for deployment through HUB Learning.
Conduct periodic financial crime risk assessments of exposure related to client portfolios, geographies, and transaction flows.
Prepare internal reports and, where required, assist in preparing regulatory notifications for potential sanctions violations.
Maintain complete records and audit trails for sanctions-related investigations and decisions.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
401(k) accounts and retirement savings matching.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal, floating holidays, and company holidays.
Paid parental leave.
Wellbeing program.
Structured training, licensing support, and ongoing development opportunities.
Eligible annual bonuses, equity, and commissions may be available for some positions.
Company-paid life and disability plans.
Community impact opportunities through HUB Gives.