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AML Manager
Self Financial
Austin, USA
Manager · 1+ years experience
Remote
Discovered 2 weeks ago
Communication
Role Overview
Self is seeking an AML Manager.
As the AML Manager, you will join our Compliance team, working closely with our bank partners to support the day-to-day operations of our AML and sanctions program, with an emphasis on Self’s Money Laundering/Terrorism Financing (ML/TF) transaction monitoring, KYC, and sanctions investigations.
Key Skills for This Role
Communication
Full Job Posting
What You Will Do
- Assist in developing, enhancing, and managing Self’s AML and sanctions program, and ensuring that it aligns with Self’s risk profile.
- Perform AML investigations, independently owning transaction monitoring alerts, high-risk customer reviews, and OFAC SDN hits.
- Serve as the primary AML/sanctions point of contact for Self’s bank partners, working closely with them on program updates, escalations, and investigation outcomes.
- Prepare and deliver unusual activity reports (UARs) to Self’s bank partners to support their preparation and filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
- Analyze and synthesize important trends and escalate as appropriate.
- Develop and report key performance indicators to key stakeholders, including management and Self’s Board of Directors.
- Draft and revise policies and procedures to improve the AML program’s efficiency.
- Maintain a strong industry knowledge of applicable trends, typologies, and risks related to suspicious activity monitoring.
- Promote organizational culture and work to improve the overall health of the organization through collaboration and values alignment.
What You Bring
- Preferred 5+ years of relevant experience in AML/CFT and sanctions, including experience independently managing a full AML investigations caseload, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
- Preferred 3+ years experience developing, implementing, and running a ML/TF monitoring program (to include suspicious activity monitoring and high-risk customer reviews).
- 1+ year of experience analyzing OFAC SDN alerts.
- CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or CFCS (Certified Financial Crime Specialist) certification preferred.
- Deep understanding of ML/TF typologies and risks, as well as the ability to maintain knowledge of current typology trends.
- Experience utilizing AI and automation to assist in AML investigations.
- Experience developing and delivering training to team members, including training for quality assurance purposes.
- Extensive experience writing and developing AML and sanctions policies & procedures, as well as risk assessments.
- Proven experience working collaboratively and effectively with the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders, including internal teams and bank partners.
- Exceptional communication skills and a high level of emotional intelligence.
- Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment and comfortable working in a rapidly changing industry with flexibility to quickly react to changing demands.
- Keen eye for process improvement and efficiency modification.
- A strong desire to continue learning within the AML space and developing industry knowledge to assist Self in maintaining a compliant BSA program.
- Base salary range: $120,000-150,000 annually. Individual pay and level is based on factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, and other job-related reasons.
- Benefits & Perks
- Generous health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Employer-paid benefits including life, disability, and cost-containment resources
- Gym membership options through ClassPass or monthly reimbursement
- Education reimbursement program
- Paid parental leave
- Relocation bonus to move to Austin
- Referral program
- Company equity in the form of stock options
- Company performance-based bonuses
- Flexible vacation
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Casual dress code
- Team building events and activities
- ERG and inclusion opportunities
- Self Financial requires all employees hired to successfully pass a background check.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- At this time, we are only able to consider applicants who are U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holders for employment opportunities. We appreciate your understanding.
Qualifications
- 1+ year of experience analyzing OFAC SDN alerts.
- Deep understanding of ML/TF typologies and risks, as well as the ability to maintain knowledge of current typology trends.
- Experience utilizing AI and automation to assist in AML investigations.
- Experience developing and delivering training to team members, including training for quality assurance purposes.
- Extensive experience writing and developing AML and sanctions policies & procedures, as well as risk assessments.
- Proven experience working collaboratively and effectively with the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders, including internal teams and bank partners.
- Exceptional communication skills and a high level of emotional intelligence.
- Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment and comfortable working in a rapidly changing industry with flexibility to quickly react to changing demands.
- Keen eye for process improvement and efficiency modification.
- A strong desire to continue learning within the AML space and developing industry knowledge to assist Self in maintaining a compliant BSA program.
- Base salary range: $120,000-150,000 annually. Individual pay and level is based on factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, and other job-related reasons.
- Benefits & Perks
- Generous health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Employer-paid benefits including life, disability, and cost-containment resources
- Gym membership options through ClassPass or monthly reimbursement
- Education reimbursement program
- Paid parental leave
- Referral program
- Company equity in the form of stock options
- Company performance-based bonuses
- Flexible vacation
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Casual dress code
- Team building events and activities
- ERG and inclusion opportunities
- Self Financial requires all employees hired to successfully pass a background check.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- At this time, we are only able to consider applicants who are U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holders for employment opportunities. We appreciate your understanding.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred 5+ years of relevant experience in AML/CFT and sanctions, including experience independently managing a full AML investigations caseload, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
- Preferred 3+ years experience developing, implementing, and running a ML/TF monitoring program (to include suspicious activity monitoring and high-risk customer reviews).
- CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or CFCS (Certified Financial Crime Specialist) certification preferred.
- Relocation bonus to move to Austin
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