Engagement Type: Contract (11 months)
Work Arrangement: Fully Remote
Working Hours: Pacific Time Zone (PST)
We are seeking a senior-level leader in Financial Crime Risk Management (FCRM) to oversee and drive complex KYC/AML regulatory remediation initiatives. This role requires deep regulatory expertise, strong execution leadership, and the ability to translate regulatory findings into actionable remediation strategies across multiple workstreams.
The individual will work closely with senior leadership while leading cross-functional working groups to ensure timely and compliant remediation outcomes.
Lead global and regional KYC/AML remediation programs, prioritizing efforts based on complexity, regulatory urgency, and interdependencies
Report into executive leadership while independently leading assigned remediation workstreams
Analyze regulatory findings and issues, identify overlapping requirements, and convert regulatory expectations into executable remediation plans
Drive execution by defining milestones, timelines, and deliverables aligned to regulatory commitments
Track remediation progress using clearly defined KPIs and governance metrics
Validate that remediation solutions address root causes and align with sustainable control design
Ensure alignment across multiple workstreams and stakeholders
Maintain consolidated evidence repositories to support audits, regulatory reviews, and internal governance
Prepare and deliver regular reporting, including:
Weekly Financial Crime progress summaries
Daily status and issue tracking updates (as required)
Bachelor’s degree (any discipline)
15+ years of experience in Financial Crime Risk Management (FCRM)
Extensive hands-on experience leading regulatory remediation execution and management
Strong knowledge of global financial crime regulations, including:
FinCEN
FATF
FCA
Proven ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environments with competing priorities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to clearly communicate complex technical and regulatory concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated experience managing multiple initiatives simultaneously while meeting aggressive deadlines
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within cross-functional teams
Strong adaptability and willingness to learn new processes and regulatory frameworks
Regulatory remediation leadership
KYC / AML governance and controls
Risk assessment and issue management
Executive-level stakeholder communication
Program tracking and KPI-driven execution
Cross-functional coordination