SoFi · 1 day ago
Senior Staff AML First Line of Defense Specialist
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $214K/yr
8+ years expSoFi is a next-generation financial services company and national bank that is transforming personal finance through innovative technology. The Senior Staff Anti-Money Laundering Line of Defense Specialist will ensure effective implementation of AML and Sanctions policies, collaborate with various teams, and drive compliance and innovation to meet regulatory requirements.
CreditCredit CardsFinancial ServicesFinTechLendingWealth Management
Responsibilities
Direct the alignment and enhancement of SoFi’s AML program implementation into the first line of defense across SoFi’s businesses, including:
Owning the AML requirements for building new products and services
Supporting the effective implementation of customer and transaction monitoring systems and escalation processes
Support the creation, iteration, and execution of AML-related policies, making appropriate risk tradeoffs
Lead the response to internal audits, independent compliance testing, regulatory exams, and risk assessments, ensuring SoFi’s preparedness and regulatory compliance
Act as a key liaison between Compliance, Risk, Engineering, Product, Design, and Operations to drive front line AML program enhancements, focusing on accurate and complete capturing of customer data, business strategies to mitigate AML risk, and prioritization of innovative technology-driven compliance solutions
Support the development and implementation of AML-related technological and operational solutions to support business objectives while mitigating risk
Drive the prioritization of AML initiatives and support creating decision frameworks on tradeoffs
Support SoFi’s businesses to effectively implement AML policies, embedding compliance into business processes and technology
Align with stakeholders to develop and implement quarterly and annual objectives, as well as reporting to measure and improve performance
Support leadership on emerging AML technology and industry best practices to proactively shape SoFi’s compliance strategy
Foster a strong risk culture by educating senior business leaders and product teams on AML priorities, ensuring adherence to compliance requirements across all business initiatives
Contributes to development of company objectives. Solves problems and drives results related to those objectives in creative and effective ways
Run at problems and create mitigation plans prior to them becoming high risk issues
Own key AML risk management technology relationships for solutions supporting the first line of defense processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field
8+ years of experience in risk management, business operations, technology, strategy, consulting, or similar roles
Experience working with or within a regulated financial institution, with specific experience developing and implementing an AML program
Experience working with technical teams
Data-driven, able to analyze data with strong attention to detail and accuracy, and passionate about telling the story behind the numbers
Strong management, organizational, and evaluative process skills; ability to analyze complex organizational and technical issues and drive process improvements
Effective negotiation and influencing skills, including strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, across different business lines, and with external stakeholders
Comfort working in a high growth, constantly changing environment
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree
CAMS/CFE certification preferred (or willingness to become certified within one year of start date)
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive benefits
Company
SoFi
SoFi is a finance company that offers a range of lending and wealth management services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$12.25BKey Investors
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2025-04-17Post Ipo Debt· $3.2B
Leadership Team
Anthony Noto
CEO
Jeremy Rishel
Chief Technology Officer
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