AML Lead

Summary

Join our team as an experienced AML and Risk Management Team Lead. You will oversee a team of professionals, develop and implement team objectives aligned with the institution’s compliance strategy, and coordinate with senior management on risk management integration. Ensure full compliance with EU and Canadian AML regulations, design robust policies to prevent financial crime, and manage operational, financial, and regulatory risks. Stay updated on EU crypto regulations, advise on crypto asset integration, and liaise with regulatory bodies. Prepare compliance reports, serve as a regulatory contact, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This leadership role demands strong analytical skills, extensive knowledge of AML and crypto regulations, and proven experience managing high-performing teams within the financial services industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in AML, compliance, or risk management roles within the financial services or payments industry
• Proven leadership experience, with a track record of managing high-performing teams
• Extensive knowledge of EU AML regulations, FINTRAC requirements, and current EU crypto regulatory frameworks
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and apply them to business operations
• Fluent in English, knowledge of russian

Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor a dedicated team of AML and risk management professionals
• Develop and implement team objectives, ensuring alignment with the institution’s overall compliance strategy
• Coordinate with senior management to integrate risk management practices into the organization’s strategic planning
• Ensure full compliance with relevant AML regulations, both within the EU framework and under FINTRAC requirements
• Design and implement robust policies, procedures, and controls to detect and prevent money laundering and terrorist financing
• Monitor, review, and update AML systems in line with regulatory changes and emerging risks
• Identify, assess, and manage operational, financial, and regulatory risks associated with payment services
• Develop and maintain risk assessment methodologies and frameworks tailored to the payment industry
• Lead regular risk reviews and audits, ensuring that mitigation measures are effectively implemented
• Stay up-to-date with the evolving EU crypto regulatory landscape (MiCA, DORA etc.)
• Advise on the integration of crypto assets within the institution’s risk management and AML frameworks
• Liaise with regulatory bodies regarding compliance matters related to cryptocurrency transactions and associated risks
• Prepare detailed compliance and risk management reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory inquiries and examinations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance overall regulatory compliance and risk awareness across the organization