Director of Financial Crimes - AML

Job Description

Alpaca, a brokerage infrastructure technology company, is seeking a Director of Financial Crimes to lead their financial crimes program. This role involves building systems and leading initiatives in a fast-paced crypto environment. The Director will develop and execute core processes around transaction monitoring, alert clearing, investigations, and SAR filing. They will also play a strategic role in hiring and scaling a high-performing Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).

Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end financial crimes operations.
• Design and implement workflows for identifying and investigating suspicious activity.
• Identify gaps in existing tools and processes and improve them.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and legal teams to ensure compliance controls.
• Act as the primary subject matter expert on financial crimes risks.
• Lay the groundwork for a scalable FIU.
• Stay ahead of regulatory developments in the crypto space.

Requirements:

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in financial crimes compliance, BSA/AML, or related areas.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex projects.
• Experience with resolving alerts, creating processes, and SAR drafting.
• A strong understanding of U.S. AML and sanctions laws.
• A “builder” mindset.
• Clear communication skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary & Stock Options
• Health Benefits
• New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
• Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card