AML Compliance Solutions

Summary

Join Sardine, a leader in fraud prevention and AML compliance, as their Head of AML Compliance Solutions. This remote-first role, based in the US or Canada, requires a deep understanding of AML regulations and the BSA. You will provide expert guidance and enablement across Sales, Product, and Post-Sales support. The position involves ensuring product compliance, contributing to product development, educating the sales team, managing enterprise compliance, and providing post-sales support. You will need 10+ years of compliance experience in AML and financial crime prevention. Sardine offers a generous compensation package including base pay, equity, and attractive benefits.

Requirements

• 10+ years of compliance experience, with a focus on AML, financial crime prevention, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., BSA, OFAC), including roles supporting or working within large financial institutions
• Strong understanding of compliance technology solutions, including AML monitoring systems, sanctions compliance, transaction surveillance tools, and regulatory reporting platforms
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry, key regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices for AML and compliance
• Strong client-facing experience with a proven ability to communicate complex compliance concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including C-suite executives
• Ability to balance strategic oversight with tactical execution, working across sales, product, and technical teams
• Experience or familiarity with compliance policy creation, with the ability to apply judgment in building and scaling a program in a fast-moving environment
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous, cross-functional environments where compliance intersects with fraud, product, and growth

Responsibilities

• Compliance SME for the product
• Ensure that our products comply with established regulations
• Product Insights and Roadmap: Bring valuable industry insights and feedback to the product development and management teams, ensuring the Sardine AML and compliance product suite remains aligned with market needs and regulatory requirements
• Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure the product is continuously optimized and adapted to industry standards
• SME on Sales
• Provide ongoing support and education to the Sardine Sales team on the complexities of the compliance domain, AML regulations, Sanctions compliance, transaction monitoring, and how Sardine’s solutions address industry challenges
• Act as a key representative of Sardine in discussions with potential clients, including large Financial Institutions as well as start-ups, C-suite executives, and other key stakeholders. Demonstrate thought leadership and compliance expertise to drive confidence in Sardine's AML and compliance solutions
• Enterprise Compliance Management Program
• Develop and maintain an enterprise compliance management program appropriate for a SaaS risk and compliance company
• Draft all necessary policies and procedures, review existing documentation, and adapt as necessary (including policies such as model validation, vendor management, etc.)
• Post-Sales and POC Support
• Act as the compliance expert in post-sales engagements, providing support and guidance to clients during POCs (proof of concept), integrations, troubleshooting, and operationalizing Sardine’s solutions
• Provide ongoing compliance guidance to clients, ensuring they stay ahead of regulatory requirements and best practices in the ever-evolving landscape

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), or similar credentials preferred

Benefits

• Generous compensation in cash and equity
• Early exercise for all options, including pre-vested
• Work from anywhere: Remote-first Culture
• Flexible paid time off, Year-end break, Self care days off
• Health insurance, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents - US and Canada specific
• 4% matching in 401k / RRSP - US and Canada specific
• MacBook Pro delivered to your door
• One-time stipend to set up a home office — desk, chair, screen, etc
• Monthly meal stipend
• Monthly social meet-up stipend
• Annual health and wellness stipend
• Annual Learning stipend
• Unlimited access to an expert financial advisory