Director Of Financial Crimes Compliance (Fintech)

TL;DR

Director of Financial Crimes Compliance (Fintech): Leading and scaling AML, sanctions, and transaction monitoring programs for a fintech serving Latin immigrants with an accent on operational effectiveness and regulatory rigor. Focus on translating regulatory requirements into scalable workflows, optimizing alerting systems, and partnering with Product and Engineering to strengthen the control environment.

Location: Must be based in the US; remote work environment with optional hybrid setups in Miami or Mexico City

Company

hirify.global is a Series B fintech building an AI-powered financial ecosystem for Latin immigrants in the US, specializing in cross-border payments using blockchain and stablecoins.

What you will do

• Lead day-to-day AML/CFT and sanctions operations, including transaction monitoring, alert triage, and case disposition.
• Optimize the effectiveness of screening controls through tuning, calibration, and ongoing testing.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Data teams to enhance compliance systems, workflows, and automations.
• Define and report KPIs/KRIs related to alert volumes, SAR pipeline health, and overall control performance.
• Manage and coach a high-performing financial crime operations team with a culture of accountability.
• Oversee documentation and governance routines to support audits and regulatory examinations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in AML, sanctions, or financial crime operations within fintech, banking, or similarly regulated environments.
• 3+ years of people management experience in an operational compliance setting.
• Deep knowledge of BSA/AML, OFAC/sanctions screening, and KYC/CDD/EDD.
• Must be based in the United States to meet regulatory and operational requirements.
• Strong English communication skills for drafting procedures and executive-level reporting.
• Experience supporting regulatory exams, audits, or partner reviews.

Nice to have

• Experience in cross-border payments, remittances, or Latin America-related payment corridors.
• Proficiency with compliance tools such as Sardine, Unit21, ComplyAdvantage, or Alloy.
• Spanish fluency strongly preferred.
• ACAMS, CFCS, ICA, or similar professional certifications.
• Startup or scale-up experience building processes in evolving environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work environment with hybrid options in Miami and Mexico City.
• Competitive salary, initial stock options grant, and annual performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Unlimited PTO and paid parental leave.
• Dynamic entrepreneurial environment focused on radical transparency and constructive feedback.