Aml & Sanctions Manager

Remitee, a rapidly expanding cross-border payments Fintech is seeking an **AML & Sanctions Manager**.

In this position you will play a key role in ensuring Remitee’s operations meet regulatory standards and foster a culture of compliance within our fast-paced startup environment. Your mission will be to design, implement, and oversee compliance programs that align with industry regulations, business objectives, and operational growth across multiple geographies. You will work cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Operations, and Technology teams to ensure the company adheres to all applicable laws while enabling scalable, compliant business solutions.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Compliance Strategy & Governance**:Develop and implement Remitee’s AML & Sactions compliance framework tailored to LATAM and USA markets. Ensure alignment with local and international regulatory standards, particularly in the Payments and Fintech industries. Continuously monitor regional and global regulatory trends and update internal policies to address evolving requirements.
- **Regulatory Risk Management**:Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks across all operations. Lead the implementation of robust internal controls to ensure adherence to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, Know Your Customer (KYC), fraud, data privacy, and payment-specific regulations.
- **Cross-Functional Collaboration**:Serve as a compliance advisor, working closely with cross-functional teams (Legal, Product, Technology, and Operations) to integrate regulatory considerations into business decisions. Provide expert guidance during product development, market expansion, and the optimization of business processes.. Support stakeholders in implementing compliant solutions while meeting business goals.
- **Policies & Procedures**: Create, document, and maintain clear policies and procedures to ensure organizational understanding and compliance with regulatory obligations. Conduct periodic audits (internal and external) and reviews to assess the effectiveness of existing policies, identifying opportunities for enhancements.
- **Team Management**:Lead, develop, and mentor the Compliance team to ensure high performance and professional growth. Allocate responsibilities, set clear goals, and establish processes for monitoring team performance. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- **Training & Awareness**:Promote a culture of compliance by delivering training programs and workshops for all employees and leadership. Ensure teams are aware of regulatory responsibilities and internal protocols.
- **Monitoring & Reporting**:Develop compliance monitoring systems and provide regular reports to leadership and external authorities, as required. proactively address compliance issues through corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives..

**What We’re Looking For**:

- **Experience**: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Compliance or Risk Management role, preferably in Payments, Fintech, or Financial Services industries with a focus on AML/Sanctions compliance.
- **Regional Expertise**: Extensive knowledge of the regulatory landscape in Latin America, coupled with experience managing multi-jurisdictional compliance efforts. Knowledge of US regulations is a plus.
- **Regulatory Knowledge**:Strong understanding of international payments regulations, AML/CFT compliance, data privacy (GDPR, CCPA), and financial licensing processes
- **Technical Proficiency**: Familiarity with tools and systems for compliance monitoring, risk assessments, and reporting. Ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks into actionable business processes.
- **Strategic & Analytical Thinking**: A strategic mindset with the ability to balance regulatory obligations with business growth objectives. Adaptability to a fast-paced startup environment and shifting priorities. Ability to analyze complex regulatory frameworks and translate them into actionable business processes Adaptable to a fast-changing startup environment and capable of pivoting based on shifting priorities.
- **Communication Skills**: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization, including non-technical teams. Advanced proficiency in English is required.
- **Leadership**: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders, including non-technical teams.

**About Remitee**

As a remittance infrastructure as a service, Remitee enables remittance capabilities for banking institutions, e-wallets, and payments companies by offering a secure, scalable, and compliant infrastructure. Category leaders like Santander, Moneygram, and Remitly are among the 40+ clients that trust our solution.

Remitee is an international and expanding organization with a vibrant culture that sets us apart. Our work environment is fast-paced and stimulating, offering numerous opportunities for growth an