Global Financial Crimes Change Management Director – AVP

• Lead execution of financial crimes risk assessments for new product proposals, ensuring alignment with Firm policy and regulatory expectations.
• Serve as a key point of contact for GFC within the NPA lifecycle.
• Collaborate with technology and cross-functional teams to document and communicate control requirements.
• Support implementation of controls into systems and processes.
• Collaborate with technology and cross-functional teams to ensure financial crimes control requirements are understood and implemented.
• Lead cross-functional working sessions and coordinate with stakeholders to assess control feasibility and implementation readiness.
• Maintain and apply governance frameworks and documentation standards.
• Lead working sessions with stakeholders to review project status, track issues, and ensure timely financial crimes assessments.
• Own execution of assigned financial crimes initiatives, including post-implementation reviews and process improvements.
• Prepare reporting materials for senior management and present updates on program status and risks as needed.

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or certification (e.g., ACAMS) preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in financial crimes compliance, AML, risk management, or product governance within financial services.
• Strong understanding of financial crimes risks including AML, sanctions, KYC/EDD, anti-corruption, and anti-tax evasion.
• Experience leading execution of product development, business expansion, or governance initiatives.
• Ability to attend after-hours conference calls and meetings
• Strong project management skills with experience leading execution of cross-functional initiatives; PMP or equivalent training is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and JIRA; able to independently manage reporting, tracking, and documentation.
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid project environments; familiarity with Agile ceremonies and tools.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders to translate business and technical requirements into actionable control implementations.
• Working knowledge of financial crimes tools, data models, or workflow systems used in AML or compliance programs.
• Experience supporting or leading post-implementation reviews and contributing to process improvement efforts.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify control gaps and recommend practical solutions for improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and solve problems with minimal supervision
• Be certified as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist by ACAMS or equivalent AML certification/license- or certification within 15 months of hire

Demonstrates expertise in financial crimes compliance, including AML, KYC/EDD, and risk management, while effectively leading cross-functional initiatives and managing stakeholder collaboration. Proficient in project management and governance frameworks, with a strong ability to analyze risks and implement practical solutions.

• Financial Crimes Compliance
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
• Project Management
• Governance Frameworks
• Stakeholder Collaboration

• Risk Management
• Financial Crimes Risk Assessment
• Control Implementation
• Process Improvement
• Analytical Skills

• Problem Solving
• Independent Work
• Communication

• Bachelor's Degree
• ACAMS Certification
• PMP Certification

• KYC/EDD
• Sanctions
• Anti-Corruption
• Anti-Tax Evasion
• Financial Services

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Power Point
• JIRA
• Agile Methodologies