Job Description

Who we are looking for

The Head of Financial Crimes Compliance Programs reports to the Global Head of Financial Crimes Compliance and is responsible for directing and enhancing the design and execution of key portfolios that support AML, Sanctions, Anti Bribery and Corruption and Fraud risk management across the enterprise. The role leads global teams (about 20 direct reports) in conducting an enterprise-wide financial crimes compliance program that produces high quality results, minimizes regulatory risk, and aligns with the firm’s business strategy.  

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen we need teams like yours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions, that are straightforward and scalable. You will help us build resilience and execute day to day deliverables at our best. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.
 

What you will be responsible for

As Head of Financial Crimes Compliance Programs you will

Lead AML policy and advisory functions while establishing and overseeing KYC standards across first- and second-line units

Analyze complex global AML matters and provide expertise advice to first line, risk management and other cross functional groups

Support the development and execution of a financial crimes compliance target operating model by enabling multiple programs including AML, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery and Corruption and Fraud, through functional capabilities reporting to this role: policy, program, risk assessment and enhanced due diligence processes

Ensure State Street’s financial crimes compliance program is reactive to changes in regulation and business strategy

Identify key issues in relation to anti-money laundering, terrorist financing, and economic sanctions and provide alternatives and compliance solutions that result in strong compliance controls and support continued long-term business growth

Collaborate with a leadership team in the development and execution of multi-year strategic plans across AML, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Fraud Risk Management that aligns with business objectives and current and anticipated regulatory expectations

Lead enterprise-wide financial crimes compliance risk assessment ensuring that the methodology and the reporting of results are relevant and in line with regulatory expectations

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

Ability to see relationships between issues at various levels and set priorities

Proven interpersonal, communication, project management and leadership skills

Demonstrated problem solving, managerial and decision-making skills

Ability to influence and build consensus

Desire to actively participate in industry events and assist with the development of articles and white papers

Education & Preferred Qualifications

15+ years of leadership experience in domain areas that support anti-money laundering, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption and fraud risk management. These domain areas include policy and program, know your customer, enhanced due diligence, advisory, and risk assessment

Extensive background in financial crimes compliance across a broad spectrum of financial services including asset management, banking and securities trading

Knowledge of laws, regulations, legislative and regulatory processes

Experience with large and complex global financial institution

Advanced degree is preferred

Experience managing large virtual teams with capability of leading teams and producing high quality and/or final work product and solutions under strict regulatory or management deadlines while maximizing productivity

Expertise within the mutual funds, private and alternative investment funds, registered investment advisory arena preferred but not required

Experience working with or for the Securities and Exchange Commission is a plus