Director of AML and Virtual Asset Compliance

Lead AML and virtual-asset compliance strategy, financial-crime risk management, blockchain analytics, regulatory guidance, and stakeholder engagement for CertiK.

Responsibilities

• Build and improve AML frameworks, virtual asset compliance strategy, sanctions controls, risk assessments, transaction monitoring, and investigation processes
• Advise financial institutions and virtual asset service providers on compliance, regulatory expectations, and blockchain-related financial crime risks
• Monitor regulatory developments and translate them into compliance guidance and product requirements
• Serve as MLRO or support the designated MLRO on suspicious activity reviews and regulatory reporting where applicable
• Partner with product, engineering, business development, regulators, law enforcement, and industry stakeholders

Requirements

• Prior experience as an MLRO, Chief Compliance Officer, Head of Financial Crime, or similar senior compliance leader
• Experience across traditional financial institutions and the virtual asset industry
• Knowledge of AML, financial crime, sanctions, transaction monitoring, regulatory compliance and reporting, and virtual asset financial crime risks
• Experience with blockchain analytics, KYT, wallet screening, or similar on-chain compliance tools and processes
• Strong communication skills
• CAMS or an equivalent AML qualification