AML KYC Compliance Program Director

Mesh Technologies Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Shape the future of global finance as Mesh Technologies’ first AML KYC Compliance Program Director. You will own the end-to-end design, implementation, and continuous evolution of our anti-money-laundering and know-your-customer framework across a product that moves billions in tokenized value every month.
• Build from the ground up: architect policy, procedure, tooling, and governance that scale from today’s early adopters to tomorrow’s mass-market users in 100+ jurisdictions. Your blueprint will become the industry benchmark for compliant, real-time crypto-to-fiat orchestration.
• Partner shoulder-to-shoulder with Product, Engineering, Data Science, Legal, and Risk to embed compliance controls directly into our orchestration engine and consumer app—turning regulatory obligations into seamless user experiences and measurable competitive advantage.
• Own regulatory relationships: serve as the primary contact for FinCEN, state MSB supervisors, FATF-style regional bodies, and key banking partners. Translate evolving guidance into sprint-ready requirements that keep Mesh ahead of the rule-making curve.
• Lead a high-performing, globally distributed team of analysts, investigators, and tooling engineers. Recruit, mentor, and retain top talent while fostering a culture of curiosity, ownership, and regulatory creativity.
• Design real-time transaction monitoring rules that detect suspicious patterns across on-chain, off-chain, and fiat rails without adding latency to sub-second payment flows. Leverage graph analytics, machine-learning models, and open-source intelligence to reduce false positives and surface true risks.
• Oversee customer onboarding flows that balance frictionless UX with bulletproof identity verification. Integrate document-centric KYC, biometric liveness, device fingerprinting, and blockchain analytics to achieve 95%+ auto-approval rates while satisfying CDD/EDD obligations.
• Establish governance and reporting cadences for senior leadership, the Board, and investors. Deliver monthly risk dashboards, quarterly policy reviews, and annual AML program assessments that demonstrate control effectiveness and strategic foresight.
• Drive cross-border licensing strategy: map global regulatory landscapes, prioritize new market entries, and shepherd applications (e.g., EMI, PSD2, MAS Major Payment Institution) from initial gap analysis to final approval.
• Champion a culture of compliance across Mesh. Create interactive training, scenario-based workshops, and internal “compliance champions” networks that turn every employee into a risk sensor and brand ambassador.
• Own incident response for regulatory inquiries, subpoenas, and potential enforcement actions. Coordinate internal stakeholders, external counsel, and PR to protect Mesh’s reputation while meeting all disclosure obligations.
• Continuously benchmark against industry best practices, emerging technologies (zero-knowledge KYC, decentralized identity), and regulatory sandboxes. Position Mesh as a thought leader by publishing whitepapers, speaking at conferences, and contributing to policy consultations.
• Quantify impact: reduce compliance-related payment friction by 30%, cut onboarding abandonment by 40%, and achieve a regulatory examination “no findings” outcome within 18 months. Your metrics will be the north star for the entire company.

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years designing and running AML/KYC programs at a fintech, crypto exchange, or MSB with >$1B annual volume
• Deep working knowledge of BSA/AML, FinCEN, FATF, and EU 6AMLD regulations plus hands-on experience with state MSB licensing
• Proven track record implementing real-time transaction monitoring systems (e.g., Chainalysis, Elliptic, NICE Actimize) and reducing false-positive rates
• Demonstrated success managing regulatory examinations, consent orders, or MRA remediation without material business disruption
• Nice-to-have: CAMS, CFCS, or ICA certification plus fluency in SQL, Python, or data visualization tools for risk analytics

🏖️ Benefits

• Fully remote-first culture with quarterly off-sites in destinations like Lisbon, Tokyo, or Costa Rica
• Competitive equity package plus top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and dependents
• Annual $5,000 professional development stipend for certifications, conferences, or advanced degrees
• 20 days PTO plus your birthday off and a one-month paid sabbatical after four years

Skills & Technologies

Remote

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About Mesh Technologies Inc.

Mesh is a fintech infrastructure company that provides secure account aggregation, digital asset transfers, and embedded finance APIs for wallets, exchanges, and brokerages. Its platform enables end-users to link, fund, and trade across 300+ exchanges and 20+ blockchain networks within partner applications, while handling KYC, AML, and compliance. Founded in 2020, Mesh serves developers, fintechs, and neobanks seeking turnkey connectivity to crypto and traditional financial accounts.

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