AML Officer
Compliance Officer, Financial Crime
Responsibilities
The Global Payment team provides payment solutions—including acquisitions, disbursements, transaction monitoring, method management, foreign exchange conversion, accounting, and reconciliations—to ensure a smooth and secure experience. The Compliance team provides policy, oversight, advisory, and operational support to all products and services.
About the Role
As commerce and creative features expand, we prioritize financial integrity. We need an AML/CTF Compliance Officer to protect the platform from money laundering and terrorist financing, balancing regulatory demands with a fast-moving tech environment. The role oversees the global AML/CFT program, maintaining consistent standards and ensuring local compliance in the UK/EU, Singapore, and other key regions.
You will act as the second-line owner of the global AML/CFT framework, possessing the authority to establish standards, oversee regional implementation, and escalate significant risks to executive management.
Detailed Responsibilities:
Governance & Oversight
- Own and manage the global AML/CFT framework and policies.
- Set group-wide standards, risk taxonomy, and minimum controls for all regulated entities.
- Oversee and challenge regional AML/CFT programs independently while ensuring local compliance.
- Establish global governance, escalation, and reporting for material risks.
- Escalate issues to executive management and relevant committees as needed.
Regulatory Engagement
Act as the principal advisor on global financial-crime risk.
Risk & Program Design
Oversee group-wide risk assessments and control alignment.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctorate or Master’s in Law/Compliance preferred.
- Experience: 15+ years of AML/CFT experience, with leadership in fintech, payments, or regulated financial services.
- Expertise: Deep understanding of global frameworks (US, UK, EU, Singapore, FATF).
- Skills: Track record of regulatory engagement, managing lead-level AML leaders, and overseeing complex data/technology operating models.
- Certification: CAMS or equivalent is a plus.
Job Information
- Base Salary: $166,400 - $392,000 annually (varies by location and experience).
- Total Rewards: May include discretionary bonuses and restricted stock units.
- Location: This role is based in NYC.