Deputy Head of Financial Investigations Unit (FIU)

Job Description

Interactive Brokers is seeking a Deputy Head of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to be located in their Chicago Operations Center. The Deputy Head of FIU will manage investigative/intelligence teams and report to the firm’s Head of the FIU. The Deputy Head of FIU will help ensure the firm complies with the Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, anti-terrorist financing, sanctions, and industry AML laws and regulations.Role involves:

• Managing and overseeing AML FIU Operational teams.
• Proposing and implementing process changes for efficiency and risk management.
• Developing typologies, trends, and analytical assessments.
• Performing supervisory activities including assessment of staffing models, training, development, and performance assessments.
• Maintaining oversight for the 314(a), 314(b), and regulatory inquiries processes.
• Creating and/or reviewing policy and procedures for various functions within the FIU.
• Coordinating with cross-functional groups to provide resolution for escalations and complex scenarios.
• Establishing and maintaining a robust inventory of controls, operational metrics, and reporting.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience within AML/Fraud compliance and Financial Services operations.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or similar certification.
• Knowledge of List Screening Operations, Transaction Monitoring or Trade Surveillance Operations, and Negative Media dispositioning.
• Problem solver, innovative thinker, and strong ownership mentality.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to develop compliance solutions that satisfy relevant regulations while executing sound business judgment.
• High degree of comfort with technology and a functional understanding of how technology can be applied to business and regulatory solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree or military experience.
• Willingness and ability to obtain financial registration exams promptly.

Role offers:

• Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
• Retirement plan 401(k) with competitive company match
• Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a company-paid medical healthcare premium.
• Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
• Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snacks
• Education reimbursement and learning opportunities