AML RightSource

Director, Financial Crime Managed Services – Crypto

AML RightSource

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Phoenix • Arizona • Ohio • United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Web3

About the role

  • Lead large‑scale crypto and traditional AML/CTF operations, including on‑chain transaction monitoring, blockchain analytics reviews, wallet risk scoring, KYC/KYB, EDD, sanctions screening, and investigations.
  • Ensure strict adherence to SOWs, SLAs, KPIs, KRIs, and governance frameworks across all digital‑asset and hybrid compliance programs.
  • Oversee end‑to‑end quality controls, escalation management, risk mitigation, and regulatory alignment for complex crypto‑risk portfolios.
  • Review and approve deliverables such as investigative reports, SAR filings, regulatory documentation, blockchain investigative summaries, and client presentations.
  • Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, automation opportunities, capacity planning, and integration of crypto‑native technologies.
  • Serve as the Executive Delivery Lead for strategic crypto exchange, Web3, and FinTech clients, owning relationship management and program success.
  • Lead executive‑level meetings, risk reviews, strategic roadmapping discussions, and regulatory preparedness sessions.
  • Partner with client leadership to identify opportunities to expand managed services in areas such as blockchain investigations, sanctions compliance, fraud mitigation, and digital‑asset risk scoring.
  • Communicate program performance, risks, operational insights, and transformation recommendations to senior stakeholders across jurisdictions.
  • Lead and mentor large teams of 100–200+ compliance professionals, including Senior Managers, Managers, Team Leads, Analysts, and SMEs.
  • Develop talent pipelines and training programs focused on crypto compliance, blockchain forensics, digital‑asset risk typologies, and emerging regulatory standards.
  • Promote a culture of excellence, innovation, diversity, and continuous learning across all teams and service lines.
  • Drive operational readiness, staff development, succession planning, and workforce optimization to support rapid scale and evolving client needs.
  • Oversee project budgets, financial forecasting, resource allocation, staffing strategies, and profitability management for large, multi‑layered engagements.
  • Ensure billing accuracy, invoicing timelines, and compliance with commercial agreements.
  • Partner with senior leadership to refine managed services strategy, strengthen delivery frameworks, and support new service offerings within digital assets and financial crime.

Requirements

  • 18+ years of AML/Financial Crime experience with deep expertise in crypto/digital‑asset compliance, blockchain analytics, and on‑chain investigations.
  • Proven leadership running large-scale delivery environments with 100–200+ team members across multiple geographies.
  • Background in advisory consulting, acting as a strategic advisor to senior client stakeholders.
  • Strong command of crypto AML/CTF, VASP requirements, digital‑asset risk typologies, wallet attribution concepts, and blockchain tracing methodologies.
  • Expertise in global regulatory frameworks (BSA/AML, OFAC, FATF Travel Rule, EU MiCA, FinCEN guidance, and other emerging digital‑asset policies).
  • Demonstrated success advising senior client stakeholders, regulators, and cross‑functional executive teams in high‑risk, high‑growth environments.
  • Exceptional communication, analytical, operational design, and problem‑solving skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; CAMS, CCAS, CRC, MBA, or other advanced certifications preferred.
  • Highly collaborative, adaptive, and able to drive change in fast‑paced environments.
  • Ability to travel based on client and internal business needs.
Benefits
  • Flexible: Hybrid, with strategic on-site collaboration at our Phoenix, AZ or Highland Hills, OH hub.
  • Occasional on-site work may be required based on business needs.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
AMLCTFblockchain analyticson-chain investigationsKYCKYBEDDsanctions screeningdigital-asset risk scoringprocess optimization
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationanalytical skillsoperational designproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptabilitymentoringrelationship managementcontinuous improvement
Certifications
CAMSCCASCRCMBA