MLRO (Fintech)

TL;DR

MLRO (Fintech): Leading and managing the U.S. financial crimes compliance program for a digital finance infrastructure company with an accent on AML/BSA regulatory frameworks. Focus on building risk-based compliance strategies, overseeing SAR processes, and ensuring operational excellence in CDD/EDD and sanctions screening.

Location: Must be based in the US (EST)

Salary: Up to $200k Base

Company

A fast-growing digital finance infrastructure company providing seamless crypto on- and off-ramp solutions for major platforms.

What you will do

• Lead and manage the U.S. AML program as the appointed BSA Officer.
• Build and refine a risk-based compliance framework tailored to a non-custodial crypto environment.
• Own end-to-end SAR processes, including assessment, drafting, and submission for complex cases.
• Oversee core compliance operations including CDD, EDD, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in AML/BSA compliance within fintech, payments, MSBs, or crypto environments.
• CAMS certification required.
• Prior experience as an MLRO, BSA Officer, or in a deputy-level compliance role.
• Proven track record in SAR drafting and deep familiarity with regulatory expectations.
• Must be based in the US (EST).

Nice to have

• Exposure to non-custodial crypto models.
• Experience building or scaling AML programs in fast-growth settings.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base compensation with annual performance bonus.
• Additional incentives tied to successful licensing approvals.
• Annual global team offsite.
• Dedicated professional development budget.
• High-impact role in a fast-paced, low-bureaucracy environment.