Job Title: AML Surveillance Manager
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented AML Surveillance Manager to oversee transaction monitoring and investigations within our Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). This role plays a key part in safeguarding the organization against financial crime risks across both traditional and digital asset platforms. The ideal candidate will combine strong leadership with deep expertise in AML operations, regulatory compliance, and digital asset transaction monitoring.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
- Lead and manage all AML operational workflows, including transaction monitoring (TM), investigations, and suspicious activity reporting.
- Oversee escalations from internal teams, regulators, and law enforcement (e.g., 314(a), 314(b), subpoenas, sanctions matches).
- Maintain, update, and optimize compliance documentation, including policies, procedures, and guidance materials.
- Partner with cross-functional teams and provide support during regulatory exams, audits, and reviews.
Transaction Monitoring (TM)
- Act as Transaction Monitoring Lead and Model Owner, accountable for system calibration, scenario design, and rule implementation.
- Enhance and optimize TM systems (e.g., Elliptic, TRM Labs, Unit21) through rules refinement and data-driven analysis.
- Develop and maintain TM documentation, including model details, coverage assessments, and procedures.
- Oversee TM alert workflow, assigning investigations, monitoring deadlines, and conducting QA/QC reviews for accuracy.
- Deliver regular reporting on TM metrics, trends, and system performance to the Head of FIU, while collaborating with Compliance Technology and regional Compliance Officers.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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