Lead the development and maintenance of Payward's global AML/CFT compliance frameworks, including policies, governance structures, and financial crime controls (AML/TF, sanctions, KYC) across all jurisdictions, ensuring scalability as the business grows.
Own the global financial crime risk assessment framework, encompassing Business, Customer, Country, Product, and Transaction/Blockchain Monitoring risk methodologies.
Drive annual and off-cycle assessments, ensure outputs inform compliance strategy, and lead automation of these frameworks.
Design and maintain global compliance frameworks covering three lines of defense, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Consumer Protection, and proliferation financing.
Provide second-line oversight to Regional Compliance Officers across all regulated entities, supporting regulatory inspections, and aligning global frameworks with local requirements.

10+ years in AML/CFT, financial crime, or regulatory compliance within global crypto/digital asset or financial services
Proven leadership of global compliance or risk management teams
Deep knowledge of global AML/CFT frameworks, supervisory expectations, and enterprise risk assessment design
Track record of operationalising compliance frameworks cross-functionally (including engineering and product)
Strong ability to translate regulatory requirements into scalable, technology-driven operational frameworks
Experience managing global regulatory initiatives and diverse stakeholders
Strategic thinker with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Global Head of AML, Regulatory Compliance

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