Alpaca is looking for an AML Compliance Manager to join our fully remote AML Compliance team. You will play a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of financial markets by supporting and enhancing our Securities and Crypto BSA/AML, Anti-Fraud, and Fraud Monitoring programs. Your work will involve leading investigations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating cross-functionally to build a scalable, risk-based compliance infrastructure.
What You'll Do
- Partner with the AMLCO/CCO to maintain, enhance, and operationalize CIP/KYC, AML, Anti-Fraud, and Fraud Monitoring initiatives across Securities and Crypto entities.
- Lead and maintain periodic firm-wide risk assessments covering BSA/AML, sanctions, fraud, and surveillance programs.
- Oversee transaction monitoring systems, blockchain analytics tools, and case management workflows.
- Conduct in-depth investigations into potential suspicious activity across crypto, equities, and other financial instruments, including market manipulation, fraud, account takeovers, and money laundering.
- Prepare, document, and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in compliance with FinCEN requirements.
- Review and respond to sanctions screening alerts, FinCEN 314(a) and 314(b) requests, and other regulatory inquiries.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and assist during external audits, examinations, and regulatory engagements.
- Provide guidance and support across business units like trading, operations, and customer support to ensure alignment with compliance protocols.
- Support the development and refinement of policies, procedures, monitoring controls, and compliance reporting mechanisms.
- Lead and contribute to special projects, compile investigative findings, and prepare reports for management, regulators, and auditors.
- Stay current on evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices, and proactively assess their impact on the firm’s compliance programs.
What We're Looking For
- 5–8+ years of AML, fraud, or financial crime investigations experience at a FINRA broker-dealer and/or crypto MSB.
- Strong understanding of BSA/AML, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, FinCEN MSB requirements, and FINRA/SEC rules.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and escalate potential market manipulation or suspicious trading activity.
- Experience with transaction monitoring systems, case management tools, open-source intelligence (OSINT) research, and blockchain analytics.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and SAR-writing skills.
- Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in Google Sheets or MS Excel, including pivot tables and advanced filtering.
- Working knowledge of domestic and international payment rails.
- FINRA Series 7 license (or willingness to obtain within six months of hire).
- Ability to work independently and collaborate across functional teams in a remote setting.
Technical Stack
- Google Sheets, MS Excel
- Transaction monitoring systems
- Case management tools
- Blockchain analytics tools
Team & Environment
You will report directly to the AMLCO (Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer) and be part of a fully remote AML Compliance team within a company of 230+ globally distributed members.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive Salary & Stock Options
- Health Benefits
- New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
- Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position open to candidates located in the Americas.
Alpaca is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
