Head of Intelligence and Investigations (Fintech)

TL;DR

Head of Intelligence and Investigations (Fintech): Overseeing financial crime risk, transaction monitoring strategies, and complex investigations across global digital asset platforms with an accent on regulatory compliance, fraud detection, and intelligence-led risk mitigation. Focus on building and optimizing scalable investigative frameworks, managing internal and external control systems, and advising leadership on complex cross-border financial crime risks.

Location: New York

Salary: $180,000 - $210,000

Company

hirify.global is a leader in institutional digital asset infrastructure, providing secure custody, prime services, and settlement solutions through proprietary MPC technology.

What you will do

• Lead the compliance operations team, providing strategic oversight on AML risk detection and mitigation.
• Manage second-line financial crime investigations, including transaction monitoring and internal fraud management.
• Design, maintain, and optimize frameworks for transaction monitoring and travel rule compliance.
• Collaborate with Legal, Product, and Engineering teams to refine intelligence systems aligned with business growth.
• Oversee internal whistleblowing processes and serve as the escalation point for SARs and STRs.
• Develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven accountability.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in financial services, specifically within compliance or investigations.
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory frameworks and transaction monitoring for fiat and digital assets.
• Proven ability to conduct investigations across diverse risk and criminal typologies.
• Experience configuring transaction monitoring rule engines and utilizing compliance tools for regulatory oversight.
• Commercial awareness with the capability to manage risks in a fast-growth technology environment.
• Ability to support and defend complex regulatory decisions in dynamic market conditions.

Nice to have

• Background in custody, collateral management, derivatives, or lending.
• Experience in traditional banking alongside digital asset expertise.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health cover including medical, optical, and dental benefits.
• Hybrid working model providing flexibility alongside office collaboration.
• Paid Time Off starting at 25 days annually plus bank holidays.
• Career growth support with additional leave for years of service.
• Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion through employee-led network groups.

Hiring process

• Initial screening with the Talent Acquisition team.
• Technical interview via Microsoft Teams focusing on problem-solving and skills.
• In-person interview to discuss team dynamics and collaboration.