Mercury is hiring a
Risk Manager

Summary

Join Mercury, a financial technology company, as the Senior AML Investigations Manager to drive and own the AML domain. Lead a team of investigators, mentor junior contributors, and partner with cross-functional teams to enhance the AML program.

Requirements

• Have 6+ years of work experience in the AML domain. 8+ years of work experience overall
• Have 4+ years of people management experience, preferably of AML investigators
• Be a strong analytical thinker - you are metrics-driven and results-oriented
• Be an AML domain expert - you’re deeply familiar with BSA/AML regulations, policies, best practices, and tools
• Be an excellent collaborator and communicator - you can motivate your team, secure buy-in from leadership, and work effectively with all functions
• Be comfortable with decision-making in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of talented AML investigators responsible for creating operational procedures and conducting account and transaction investigations for money laundering
• Mentor, coach, and support senior and junior individual contributors
• Partner cross-functionally with Compliance, Legal, Product, Risk Strategy, and additional groups to enhance Mercury’s AML program and drive efficiency using data and technology
• Increase resilience and scalability of AML operations using process automation and outsourcing when appropriate, and work with Product teams to build capabilities and tools
• Suggest new monitoring and controls to address new risks created by new products or changes to existing offerings
• Create and own procedures governing Mercury’s AML investigations process
• Assist and support the design and creation of AML control optimization
• Educate internal and external stakeholders on AML investigations at Mercury

Benefits

• Base salary
• Equity (stock options)