AML Associate (Fintech)

Location: Chicago, IL; hybrid schedule with in-office work Tuesday through Thursday and remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Not open to remote candidates.

Salary: $55,000–$75,000 USD per year, plus a 6% annual target bonus.

Company

hirify.global provides retail trading software, brokerage services, and financial market tools as a futures trading platform and broker.

What you will do

• Conduct AML assessments, transaction reviews, enhanced due diligence, customer activity analysis, and transaction monitoring investigations.
• Investigate sanctions, PEP, adverse media, and internal watchlist matches and take appropriate action.
• Perform customer due diligence for new clients and periodic compliance reviews.
• Maintain surveillance programs, internal controls, and watchlists to detect regulatory violations and financial crime risks.
• Manage regulatory reporting deadlines and submit documentation to the OCC, FinCEN, and OFAC.
• Develop and enforce AML policies and procedures, collaborate with stakeholders, and provide compliance guidance to customers and management.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in an AML-related role.
• In-depth knowledge of US BSA/AML laws and regulations.
• Experience with modern and advanced case workflow systems.
• BA or BS degree.
• Excellent writing, speaking, and organizational skills.
• Dependable team player with a strong work ethic.

Nice to have

• Experience with US futures industry rules and regulations.
• Certified Fraud Examiner, ACAMS, or another relevant industry certification.
• Previous sanctions screening or sanctions operations experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule for Chicago-based employees, with 20 additional flex remote days annually.
• Five company-wide office-optional weeks tied to major holidays.
• 401(k) plan with up to a 3.5% company match.
• 18 days of annual paid time off, seven paid holidays, five conditional holidays, and one service day.
• Health, vision, dental, life, disability, and paid parental bonding coverage.