Manager, Financial Crimes & Enterprise Risk Management

Jobgether

14h • Remote

About The Position

This role provides a high-impact opportunity to lead and strengthen a Financial Crimes Compliance Program within a fast-growing fintech environment. The Manager will oversee day-to-day BSA/AML and Sanctions compliance activities, guide a team of compliance professionals, and drive improvements that support scalable, risk-aware growth. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Risk, Product, Engineering, and Legal to translate regulatory requirements into actionable controls. The position requires a combination of regulatory expertise, operational execution skills, and leadership acumen to ensure compliance, audit readiness, and proactive risk management. This is a remote role with significant influence on program effectiveness, team development, and organizational resilience.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in Financial Crimes Compliance, BSA/AML, Sanctions, or related risk/compliance functions in fintech, banking, or financial services.
• 1+ years of direct people management experience, including team development and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of BSA/AML and Sanctions regulations (BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, AMLA, FinCEN, OFAC) and experience supporting audits, regulatory exams, or internal compliance testing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead regulatory change initiatives and compliance issue remediation programs with sustainable process improvements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills for documenting complex investigations and regulatory analyses.
• Proven ability to manage operations in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and provide actionable guidance to staff.
• ACAMS, CFE, CRCM, or similar certifications strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• High integrity, discretion, and professionalism in handling sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

• ACAMS, CFE, CRCM, or similar certifications strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and continuous enhancement of the Financial Crimes Compliance Program, including BSA/AML and Sanctions compliance.
• Oversee AML investigations, sanctions screening, SAR/UAR decisioning, and case quality to maintain regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
• Drive risk assessments, identify key financial crime risks, and ensure effective mitigation strategies are implemented.
• Manage regulatory change initiatives, integrating updates from BSA, AMLA, OFAC, FinCEN, and other applicable guidance into policies and processes.
• Supervise compliance issue management, ensuring timely remediation, sustainable control enhancements, and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize transaction monitoring, compliance workflows, and operational controls.
• Provide clear updates to leadership on program health, emerging risks, and remediation progress, while fostering a high-performing team culture.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare and wellness benefits.
• Flexible, remote work environment.
• Professional development and career growth support.
• Paid time off and leave policies to support work-life balance.
• Inclusive culture emphasizing diversity, equity, and belonging.

What This Job Offers

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