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Compliance - AML Manager

Location
Chicago, IL
Work type
Full Time · Hybrid
Posted
2026-09-04

Job description

Our Local Programs and Regulatory Compliance team is responsible for ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations in the countries where we operate.

Financial crime moves fast — our AML program needs to move faster. As AML Manager on our Local Programs and Regulatory Compliance team, you'll lead the frontline defense against money laundering and fraud, building the monitoring programs, policies, and controls that keep our firm — and the broader financial system — safe. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with legal, compliance, and technology teams, and act as a trusted voice with regulators like FINRA, SEC, and FinCEN.

Responsibilities:
You will lead an AML program to monitor transactions and customer activities for signs of money laundering, fraudulent activity, and file suspicious activity reports (SARs);
You will create policies and procedures and workflow tools to enhance the monitoring, detection, reporting and prevention of money laundering activity. You will design and build monitoring scenarios and support model validation programs;
Acting as an AMLCO, you will monitor industry trends and ensure compliance with all relevant BSA/AML and securities laws, including guidance and red flags issued by FINRA, SEC, and FinCEN;
You will develop and maintain policies and procedures regarding the Firm's AML, SARs, and KYC programs, and Senior Management reporting;
As part of the Compliance team, you will support risk assessments and regular testing to access the effectiveness of the firm’s policies and associated controls;
You will collaborate across the legal, compliance and other corporate functions to assist in the development and rollout of leading compliance related technologies, controls, and processes;
You will engage in a variety of firmwide compliance issues and interact with Senior Legal and Compliance professionals and regulators;
You will engage in industry wide issues and assist in developing firm responses to new rules, AML training and other initiatives.

Requirements:
Minimum 5 years at a Financial Service firm, or regulator;
Series 7 required. Series 24, 57 a plus;
We work in a results driven environment. You must have the ability to multi-task in a highly demanding environment with the ability reprioritize and shift assignments as necessary;
We work in a highly collaborative environment. Strong interpersonal skills are critical, along with an openness to different approaches and viewpoints;
You must foster collegial and partnership-focused relationships across departments and skillsets, particularly with technology and legal professionals;
You have excellent verbal, writing and presentation skills and can interact with stakeholders at all levels within the organization and with regulators;
You have the ability to relay complex technical concepts to non-technical audience;
Strong attention to detail is critical;
You must possess high ethical standards, respect for confidentiality and privacy.

$120,000 - $145,000 a year

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