Director - Financial Crimes Investigations

Manage end-to-end review, investigation, and disposition of Level 2/escalated cases and Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing processes for North American entities. Lead and mentor a team of experienced investigators conducting complex investigations to the highest regulatory standards. Oversee investigations using traditional AML transaction monitoring and blockchain analytics software to trace customer blockchain transactions and identify suspicious fund flows, sanctions evasion, or mixing services. Support the local MLRO and/or BSA/Compliance Officer with regulatory inquiries, examinations, internal audits, and law enforcement requests. Partner with Data Science, Engineering, and Compliance teams to evaluate transaction monitoring rule-set performance and refine detection scenarios. Coordinate with Compliance Operations Management on Level 1 alert quality and escalations. Develop, monitor, and report KPIs and KRIs for internal stakeholders and executive leadership. Analyze suspicious-behavior trends to guide program adjustments and scale operations. Oversee service-level agreements and quality indicators. Forecast staffing requirements, recruit investigative talent, and develop training programs. Report directly to the Head of Financial Crimes and collaborate with senior leadership, regulators, and internal stakeholders. Requirements 5+ years of relevant experience in AML/CFT investigations, transaction monitoring, customer due diligence and risk assessment, etc. 3+ years of experience in a leadership or people management role, building and scaling teams within a crypto exchange, digital asset fintech, or complex financial institution. Extensive, hands‑on experience managing complex crypto/fiat transactional investigations, including drafting and reviewing SARs to FinCEN/FinTRAC and other regulatory standards. Direct experience utilizing blockchain analytics tools (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM Labs) and enterprise case management platforms. Broad and deep understanding of financial crime typologies specific to virtual currencies (e.g., darknet markets, ransomware, pig butchering scams, unhosted wallets, and mixing services). Strong operational focus with the ability to structure ambiguous problems, manipulate data, and synthesize actionable insights for executive reporting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex crypto and compliance issues for both technical and non-technical audiences. Professional certifications such as CAMS, CFE, CFCS, or specialized blockchain compliance certifications (e.g., CCAS, CRC) are highly preferred. Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive experience in AML/CFT investigations and transaction monitoring, with a strong operational focus on analyzing suspicious behavior trends and managing complex investigations in the crypto and financial sectors. Proven ability to lead teams, develop training programs, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Highest-signal resume keywords AML/CFT Investigations Blockchain Analytics Tools Leadership in Team Management Suspicious Activity Reporting Financial Crime Typologies ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Transaction Monitoring Customer Due Diligence Risk Assessment Data Analysis KPI Development SAR Drafting Regulatory Compliance Operational Management Investigative Techniques Problem Structuring Soft Skills Excellent Communication Skills Mentoring Collaboration Analytical Thinking Problem-Solving Certifications & Qualifications CAMS CFE CFCS CCAS CRC Industry Keywords Financial Crimes Virtual Currencies Crypto Exchange Digital Asset Fintech Regulatory Standards Suspicious Fund Flows Sanctions Evasion Mixing Services Darknet Markets Ransomware Tools & Technologies Chainalysis TRM Labs Enterprise Case Management Platforms Blockchain Analytics Software #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor