Senior Financial Crimes Compliance Controls Strategist

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Financial Crimes Compliance Controls Strategist to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space. This role will shape and strengthen the financial-crimes compliance control environment across key processes and technologies in a fast-moving enterprise technology setting. You will help translate complex AML, BSA, sanctions, and other financial-crimes requirements into scalable, practical workflows that support the business. The position also partners closely with cross-functional teams on new initiatives, while using data, automation, and control testing to improve effectiveness and reduce risk.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain financial-crimes compliance control effectiveness across various processes and technologies
• Establish testing standards and monitor control evidence
• Act as the compliance partner in product and engineering-led initiatives
• Translate financial-crimes requirements into scalable workflows
• Manage the AI and automation strategy for compliance
• Evaluate risks and drive improvements using data and analytical methods
• Serve as the secondary reviewer for critical financial-crimes compliance reviews

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in financial-crimes compliance, AML/BSA, or sanctions
• 3+ years in a technical compliance or quality-assurance role
• 3+ years as a trusted advisor in financial-crimes compliance
• Experience developing and evaluating both manual and technology-enabled controls
• Deep understanding of financial-crimes typologies and evolving risks
• Fluency in AI and automation within compliance environments
• Strong data-analysis skills for assessing control performance and identifying trends

Benefits

• Flexible PTO
• Health and wellness stipend
• Budget for intra-office travel
• Weekly coffee stipend
• 100% medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees in the U.S.
• Initial annual membership to One Medical
• 401(k) with employer match for U.S. employees
• Generous parental leave policy
• Pet insurance
• Relocation coverage for NYC or SF