Sr. Manager, Model Risk Management (AML/CFT)

Location: Remote from Canada, Brazil, Cyprus, Ireland, Poland, Portugal, or the United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a global crypto platform offering spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services for individual and institutional clients.

What you will do

• Perform independent validation of Transaction Monitoring, Customer Risk Assessment, Screening, and AI models used in AML/CFT programs.
• Review model documentation, data quality, accuracy, access controls, testing methodologies, performance, stability, and potential bias.
• Assess compliance with EU AML/CFT Directives, US BSA/AML regulations, FATF recommendations, and international model risk management standards.
• Conduct AML/CFT risk assessments covering higher-risk customer segments, products, and geographies, and evaluate controls and mitigants.
• Develop ongoing monitoring and maintenance procedures, including annual reporting and certification, performance tracking, regular reviews, and updates.
• Collaborate with model engineers, model owners, AML/CFT subject matter experts, business units, and risk management teams; prepare validation, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, or engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in model validation, risk management, or a related field, preferably in AML/CFT.
• Understanding of international Model Risk Management rules and regulations, including OCC SR 11-7.
• Strong understanding of machine learning and statistical modeling techniques.
• Deep understanding of fiat and crypto payment flows.
• Proficiency in Python, R, and SQL.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, products, and services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Professional certifications such as FRM, CDA, or CAP.
• Experience with AML/CFT transaction monitoring and Customer Risk Assessment systems.
• Knowledge of cloud-based technologies.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work is available from the listed countries.
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a specific deadline is stated.
• Job-related skills or work-style assessments may be included in the hiring process and considered alongside experience and interviews.
• Equal opportunity employment with a focus on merit, diverse backgrounds, and non-discrimination.