About the Role
Lead and manage the AML investigations function for the Americas region, driving operational excellence, mentoring investigation teams, and collaborating with compliance and risk units to strengthen controls and respond to emerging threats.
Responsibilities
- Direct the regional strategy for anti-money laundering investigations
- Oversee the investigation of suspicious transaction patterns and behaviors
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of suspicious activities to regulators
- Develop and refine investigation processes to improve efficiency and accuracy
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance detection systems
- Mentor and develop a team of AML investigation professionals
- Maintain alignment with global compliance standards and policies
- Respond to regulatory inquiries and examination findings
- Monitor evolving financial crime trends and adapt investigative approaches
- Implement risk-based methodologies to prioritize case reviews
- Drive the use of data analytics in identifying suspicious activity
- Ensure adherence to local and international AML regulations
- Support the integration of new technologies into the investigation workflow
- Coordinate with external agencies and legal counsel when necessary
- Conduct periodic audits of investigation outcomes and quality assurance
- Prepare executive-level reports on investigation metrics and trends
- Lead incident response efforts related to financial crime
- Evaluate and recommend improvements to transaction monitoring rules
- Foster a culture of compliance and accountability within the team
- Manage performance and professional development of direct reports
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Work Arrangement
Hybrid or remote options available
Team
Part of the global financial compliance team
About the Team
- This role is part of a global compliance function focused on protecting the integrity of financial systems.
- The team works closely with engineering, product, and legal departments to design scalable compliance solutions.
- Emphasis is placed on innovation, automation, and proactive risk management.
What We’re Looking For
- A hands-on leader with deep expertise in financial crime investigations.
- Someone who can balance regulatory expectations with operational efficiency.
- A strategic thinker who can also manage day-to-day investigative workflows.
Available for qualified candidates
