Director, AML & MSB Compliance (Las Vegas, NV)

Overview

Join a growing compliance leadership team supporting highly regulated fintech and gaming operations. We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director, AML & MSB Compliance to lead and oversee enterprise-wide Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Money Services Business (MSB) compliance programs.

This role is responsible for driving regulatory compliance initiatives, overseeing transaction monitoring and investigations, managing licensing obligations, and partnering cross-functionally to mitigate operational and reputational risk. 

What You'll Do

• Lead the company’s AML/CFT and MSB compliance programs from end to end, ensuring adherence to all applicable federal and state regulations
• Oversee transaction monitoring activities, suspicious activity investigations, SAR filings, CTR reporting, OFAC compliance, and related regulatory obligations
• Manage Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) and payment registrations across multiple jurisdictions
• Develop, implement, and maintain AML/CFT policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Serve as a key liaison with regulators, auditors, and law enforcement agencies as needed
• Oversee due diligence investigations involving sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEPs), adverse media, and suspicious player activity
• Partner with product, legal, operations, and executive leadership teams to ensure compliance requirements are integrated into business processes and products
• Lead, mentor, and develop a collaborative compliance team consisting of 3 direct reports and 2 indirect reports
• Drive remediation efforts related to audits, examinations, and regulatory findings
• Develop and maintain AML training programs and self-exclusion program oversight
• Stay informed on evolving AML, BSA, MSB, fintech, and gaming regulations and proactively assess operational impact

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:
• 10+ years of AML/BSA/financial crimes compliance experience
• Minimum 3 years in a management-level role within a licensed MSB, fintech, casino, gaming, or banking environment
• 5+ years of experience leading and developing teams in a collaborative environment
• Strong knowledge of BSA/AML regulations, SARs, CTRs, OFAC, and transaction monitoring programs
• Experience managing investigations, regulatory reporting, and compliance operations in a highly regulated environment
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with executives, regulators, and internal stakeholders
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Criminal Justice, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience within gaming or fintech industries
• Familiarity with government and regulatory systems/tools
• Experience managing money transmitter licensing programs across multiple jurisdictions

Keys to Success

• You are a hands-on leader who stays closely connected to your team and operational workflows
• You thrive in highly regulated, fast-paced environments where collaboration and adaptability are essential
• You bring a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to compliance and risk management
• You are detail-oriented and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive investigations and regulatory matters
• You communicate confidently and effectively with both frontline teams and executive leadership
• You can balance strategic oversight with day-to-day operational execution

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