Head of Financial Crimes – Risk Management

Rain

Head of Financial Crimes Risk Management leading BSA/AML and sanctions compliance at fintech firm. Overseeing financial crimes risk management across card issuing platform and stablecoin operations.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $50,000 - $999,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the designated BSA Officer with direct Board reporting responsibility
Develop, implement, and maintain a risk-based BSA/AML compliance program
Oversee all aspects of the Bank Secrecy Act compliance program
Present regular updates to the Board of Directors on program effectiveness
Maintain relationships with FinCEN, federal and state banking regulators
Design and oversee the sanctions screening and compliance program
Coordinate sanctions-related reporting and regulatory inquiries
Oversee customer identification program and customer due diligence
Lead transaction monitoring program including scenario development
Manage investigation of alerts and identification of suspicious activity
Establish risk-based due diligence framework for platform partners
Build and lead a high-performing financial crimes team

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive experience in BSA/AML compliance
At least 5 years in a leadership role
Previous experience serving as a BSA Officer
Deep expertise in BSA/AML regulations and OFAC sanctions
Proven track record building modern risk management functions
Experience leading investigative teams preparing regulatory reports
Strong understanding of card issuing and payment processing
Experience managing regulatory examinations and audits
Excellent communication skills with ability to present to Board-level audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited time off
Flexible working
Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans
100% company subsidized life insurance plan
401(k) with a 4% company match
Equity option plan
Rain Cards for team utilization
Health and wellness spending

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Hard Skills & Tools

BSA/AML compliancerisk managementsanctions screeningcustomer identification programtransaction monitoringdue diligenceregulatory reportinginvestigative reportingcard issuingpayment processing

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationrelationship managementteam buildingpresentation skills