BSA/AML Officer

Storm2
⚡ AML/BSA Offier
💼 Blockchain/Crypto
💲 Competitive Salary
🌎 US – Remote
About the Company
A rapidly growing, regulated FinTech operating at the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain. The firm provides infrastructure and tools that enable businesses to issue, manage, and account for digital and fiat-backed assets across multiple networks – with a focus on transparency, compliance, and scalability.
Position Overview
The BSA/AML Officer will be responsible for overseeing key elements of the company’s compliance program, with a particular emphasis on anti-money laundering (AML), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance, and customer due diligence (CDD/KYC/KYB) processes. This role offers significant visibility across the organization, providing the opportunity to influence compliance strategy and execution in a fast-evolving regulatory landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support customer onboarding workflows, including KYC, KYB, EDD, and sanctions screening, ensuring adherence to internal policies and regulatory expectations.
- Oversee day-to-day AML/BSA operations, collaborating with internal stakeholders and third-party compliance partners.
- Maintain compliance with Money Services Business (MSB) and money transmitter licensing obligations, including preparation of required filings and documentation.
- Prepare, review, and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and other regulatory submissions to FinCEN.
- Support internal and external audits (including AML/BSA, SOC 2, and financial reviews), ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
- Conduct and contribute to risk assessments, identifying emerging risks and recommending mitigation measures.
- Partner with leadership to enhance compliance frameworks, monitoring systems, and policies to meet evolving business and regulatory needs.
- Respond to internal and external compliance inquiries, providing guidance and escalation support as needed.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and scalability within the compliance program.
- Serve as a compliance liaison in select client or partner discussions, helping align commercial objectives with regulatory obligations.
Must Haves
- 2–5 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or related functions within Fintech and/or Blockchain/Crypto.
- Working knowledge of BSA/AML, OFAC, and sanctions regulations.
- Experience supporting MSB or money transmitter licensing programs.
- Certification in compliance or AML (e.g., CAMS, CRCMP, CFCS)
Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, SAR reporting, and CDD/KYC/KYB.
- Strong analytical and investigative skills, with exceptional attention to detail and sound judgment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare regulator-ready documentation.
- Proven ability to collaborate across teams and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- High integrity, professionalism, and a proactive approach to compliance challenges.
- Familiarity with FinCEN guidance and other federal/state regulatory frameworks related to digital assets.
- Prior exposure to regtech tools, compliance automation, or crypto transaction monitoring platforms.