Head of BSA/AML – US FinTech - Miami - MastarRec

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    Head of BSA/AML – US FinTech

    Job Category: Financial Technology (FinTech)
    Job Type: Full Time
    Job Location: Austin, Boston, CA, CT, FL, IL, MA, Miami, NJ, NY, SF Bay Area, TX

    Location: United States – Remote (US) or Hybrid (NYC / SF Bay Area / Austin / Miami). Open to candidates based in: NY, NJ, CT, CA, TX, FL, MA, IL (and other states depending on client).

    Reports to: CCO / General Counsel / COO (depending on structure).

    Role Overview

    The Head of BSA/AML leads the design and day-to-day execution of the BSA/AML compliance program for a US FinTech, ensuring program effectiveness across transaction monitoring, SAR governance, KYC/CDD, investigations, and regulatory readiness.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Own and enhance the AML program framework including enterprise AML risk assessments and control design.
    • Lead transaction monitoring strategy and model governance (rules tuning, thresholds, scenario coverage, alert disposition).
    • Oversee SAR governance and filing quality; ensure escalation, documentation, and decisioning are consistent and defensible.
    • Manage KYC/CDD/EDD standards and vendor oversight; ensure risk-based onboarding and periodic review.
    • Coordinate AML training, policy/procedure updates, and recordkeeping requirements.
    • Partner with product, engineering, and data teams to improve monitoring effectiveness and reduce false positives.
    • Prepare for regulatory examinations and respond to information requests; maintain evidence of program effectiveness.
    • Build and lead AML investigations and analyst teams; establish metrics and quality standards.


    Requirements

    Required Experience

    • 8+ years in AML/BSA with leadership experience in FinTech, payments, digital banking, or a regulated FI.
    • Hands-on experience with transaction monitoring systems and SAR governance.
    • Strong knowledge of FinCEN guidance, BSA requirements, and AML program best practices.
    • Ability to translate regulatory obligations into operational controls and scalable processes.

    Preferred Background

    • CAMS (highly preferred); CFE is a plus.
    • Experience supporting multi-product platforms (payments + lending, or cross-border flows).
    • Experience implementing or upgrading monitoring platforms and investigations workflows.


    Benefits

    Compensation Guidance

    Typical US compensation: $180,000 – $260,000 base, plus bonus and equity depending on stage.

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