Global Compliance Manager, AML/Sanctions

Strike is looking for a Global Compliance Manager, AML/Sanctions to join a fast-growing Bitcoin company. As part of Strike’s Compliance team, you will report to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and you will be a critical member of Strike’s compliance leadership team. In the role, you’ll build out and administer a global AML/Sanctions compliance program. You will help scale a global function developing a best-in-class compliance program to support all regional team operations. We are seeking a leader with a variety of experiences in the design, implementation, and execution of end-to-end AML/Sanctions Compliance program management.

The Global Compliance Manager will have a demonstrated history of successfully owning and managing large, complex problems and engaging with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, directly and through influence. The ideal candidate should thrive working in an ambitious startup environment and be excited about Strike’s mission and potential. We operate in a team-first remote work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as subject matter expert on all AML/Sanctions matters
• Develop and manage the AML/Sanctions program and strategy; including policies, procedures, controls, and all AML/Sanctions operational processes.
• Develop strategies for conducting Sanctions/PEP screening globally, and ensure all Sanctions/PEP screening alerts are completed within SLAs.
• Oversee AML transaction monitoring, investigations, and SAR reporting processes
• For any audits and examinations, help represent the AML/Sanctions program
• Handle and review escalations on all sanctions alerts; coordinate with Legal on all reporting obligations and ensure timely report filing
• Serve as the project owner for any projects where AML/Sanctions controls are being implemented or changed
• Contribute to the enterprise-wide risk assessment

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in AML/Sanctions compliance
• 6+ years of relevant experience in building and overseeing aspects of AML/Sanctions compliance programs in either banking, consulting, or cryptocurrency.
• Experience at RegTech or FinTech companies preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of regulatory obligations in the MSB, money transmission, banking, payments, and e-money space.
• Experience in interacting with financial regulators in the US or globally.
• Flexibility to quickly react to changing situations

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience partnering with cross-functional team leaders, such as legal, engineers, product managers, and customer service to improve compliance processes and systems.
• Demonstrated interest in Bitcoin technology and services built on top of it.

US-Based Positions:

• Salary range: $147-$170k
• Equity in a high growth startup
• Health, dental, and vision insurance premium contributions; short & long term disability insurance and basic life insurance
• Cell phone and internet reimbursement
• Flexible PTO, sick leave & parental leave
• Access to a company 401k plan

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