Director, AML/BSA Compliance
$200,000–$260,000 year
On-site · New York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Senior Director-level role overseeing Current's AML/BSA compliance program. Lead and mentor a team of AML/BSA experts, develop risk assessments, interpret and apply evolving regulations, and advise executive leadership. Collaborate across Product, Engineering, and business lines to integrate controls into new features and onboarding flows; oversee KYC/CDD/EDD, OFAC screening, and regulatory reporting; drive audits and inquiries; deliver AML/BSA training; and communicate program effectiveness to the Board and Risk Committee. Requires 10+ years in BSA/AML with at least 5 years in a leadership role, deep regulatory knowledge, experience with transaction monitoring, and a compliance mindset aligned with a consumer fintech environment.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in building and overseeing BSA/AML/OFAC programs, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Previous experience as a senior AML/BSA leader or designated AML/BSA Officer
- Experience across consumer fintech, or traditional financial institutions; while not mandatory, managing AML/OFAC compliance for earned wage access, debit card, payment products, or secured credit card products would be ideal
- Deep knowledge of BSA/AML regulations, FinCEN guidance, OFAC requirements, and the USA PATRIOT Act
- Experience with automated transaction monitoring platforms and model risk governance for AML models
- Demonstrated success in achieving exceptional results as a leader and across reporting lines
- Pragmatic, solutions-oriented, and comfortable providing nuanced approaches
- Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing compliance teams in a fast-moving environment
- Strong communicator who is adept at building relationships with external partners as well as internal partners across the company
- Educational qualifications in Compliance, Law, or a related field. Compliance certifications (e.g., CAMS, CRCM) will be ideal
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