Head of AML Compliance Solutions

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Requirements:

• 10+ years of compliance experience, with a focus on AML, financial crime prevention, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., BSA, OFAC), including roles supporting or working within large financial institutions
• Strong understanding of compliance technology solutions, including AML monitoring systems, sanctions compliance, transaction surveillance tools, and regulatory reporting platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry, key regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices for AML and compliance.
• Strong client-facing experience with a proven ability to communicate complex compliance concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including C-suite executives.
• Ability to balance strategic oversight with tactical execution, working across sales, product, and technical teams.
• Experience or familiarity with compliance policy creation, with the ability to apply judgment in building and scaling a program in a fast-moving environment.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous, cross-functional environments where compliance intersects with fraud, product, and growth.
• Relevant certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), or similar credentials preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Compliance SME for the product
• Ensure that our products comply with established regulations
• Bring valuable industry insights and feedback to the product development and management teams, ensuring the Sardine AML and compliance product suite remains aligned with market needs and regulatory requirements.
• Provide ongoing support and education to the Sardine Sales team on the complexities of the compliance domain, AML regulations, Sanctions compliance, transaction monitoring, and how Sardine’s solutions address industry challenges.
• Act as a key representative of Sardine in discussions with potential clients, including large Financial Institutions as well as start-ups, C-suite executives, and other key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain an enterprise compliance management program appropriate for a SaaS risk and compliance company.
• Act as the compliance expert in post-sales engagements, providing support and guidance to clients during POCs (proof of concept), integrations, troubleshooting, and operationalizing Sardine’s solutions.
• Provide ongoing compliance guidance to clients, ensuring they stay ahead of regulatory requirements and best practices in the ever-evolving landscape.