Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager – AML/FCC to lead and deliver high-quality compliance operations and advisory support for clients in the virtual asset and cryptocurrency industry. The role requires a deep understanding of AML/FCC processes, regulatory expectations, and the operational nuances of working with Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs).
The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in AML processes such as Transaction Monitoring (TM), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and Quality Assurance (QA), as well as the ability to manage teams in a fast-paced, global delivery environment.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager – AML/FCC to lead and deliver high-quality compliance operations and advisory support for clients in the virtual asset and cryptocurrency industry. The role requires a deep understanding of AML/FCC processes, regulatory expectations, and the operational nuances of working with Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs).
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead AML/FCC client engagements within the virtual asset industry, ensuring adherence to regulatory and contractual obligations.
- Manage compliance operations and delivery streams across KYC/Onboarding, CDD, EDD, TM alert investigation, QA reviews, and regulatory reporting workflows.
- Leverage subject matter expertise to manage complex, multi-jurisdictional workstreams with high operational and regulatory impact.
- Draw on prior experience to handle highly demanding clients, navigating tight deadlines, evolving requirements, and high-stakes compliance expectations.
- Mentor and manage high-performing teams, ensuring delivery against SLAs and quality benchmarks.
- Stay current on emerging crypto-specific financial crime risks, red flags, and global regulatory developments impacting VASPs.
- Support internal and client-facing governance forums, ensuring proactive communication of performance, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- 10- 15 years of experience in AML/FCC domains within banking, financial services, or consulting, with exposure to virtual asset industry engagements with relevant Fin- crime and Crypto experience of 7+ years.
- Strong working knowledge of CDD/EDD processes tailored for VASPs, including onboarding and periodic reviews.
- Understanding and working knowledge of transaction monitoring processes relevant to virtual assets, including detection of high-risk patterns such as high-velocity trading, wallet-to-wallet transfers, and cross-border flows.
- Demonstrated experience managing large teams in multi-jurisdictional delivery environments.
- Industry-recognized certifications (CAMS, CKYCA, ICA, CFE, etc.) preferred.
- Previous experience in a multinational or consulting environment is highly desirable.
Key Competencies & Attributes:
- Strong leadership presence with proven stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to interpret complex regulatory expectations and translate them into actionable operational procedures.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and solution-focused mindset.
- Comfortable working in dynamic environments with evolving regulatory frameworks.
- Collaborative approach and ability to lead in a multicultural, matrixed organization.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree with 12-15 years or more of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) experience or Know-Your-Customer Experience.
- Management experience and proven decision-making ability
- Ability to lead projects, develop timelines, coordinate project teams and implement action items during the life of a project.
- Ability to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team, establishing cooperative and collaborative working relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Certification- ACAMS
- Master’s degree
- Strong entrepreneurial spirit, highly collaborative, able to express ideas readily, manage change fluidly, able to influence and identify opportunities.
AML RightSource is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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What We Do
AML RightSource is the leading firm solely focused on Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and financial crimes compliance solutions.
AML RightSource provides highly-trained AML/BSA professionals to assist banks and non-bank financial institutions to meet day-to-day compliance tasks. Services include transaction monitoring, alert backlog management, enhanced due diligence reviews, fraud, and financial crimes advisory matters.
Our highly trained workforce of analysts and subject matter experts includes the industry’s largest team of full time professionals. We typically provide our services directly from our secure facilities in Ohio, Arizona, New York, and Ontario. AML/BSA staff augmentation services can be provided on site per request.
