Chief AML Officer

Job Description: Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer (Chief AML Officer / CAMLO) Industry: Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Investment Job Type: Full-Time Reporting To: Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) / Chief Risk Officer (CRO) / Board Compliance Committee Job Summary The Chief AML Officer (CAMLO) is responsible for leading the organization's Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT), and financial crime prevention programs. This role ensures compliance with all applicable AML/CFT regulations and protects the organization from financial crime risks, including money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and sanctions violations. The CAMLO serves as the primary authority on AML matters, overseeing policies, systems, investigations, and regulatory engagement to maintain a strong compliance and risk management framework. Key Responsibilities 1. AML/CFT Strategy & Program Management Develop and implement enterprise-wide AML/CFT strategies and frameworks Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and international standards (e.g., FATF guidelines) Continuously enhance AML programs to address emerging risks Promote a strong financial crime compliance culture 2. Regulatory Compliance & Reporting Ensure compliance with AML/CFT laws, regulations, and regulatory expectations Oversee timely and accurate regulatory reporting (e.g., suspicious transaction reports – STRs) Act as the primary liaison with regulators and financial intelligence units (FIUs) Manage regulatory inspections, audits, and reviews 3. Customer Due Diligence (CDD/KYC) Oversee KYC, CDD, and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) processes Ensure proper onboarding and monitoring of customers Implement risk-based customer profiling and segmentation Monitor high-risk customers and politically exposed persons (PEPs) 4. Transaction Monitoring & Investigations Oversee transaction monitoring systems and suspicious activity detection Lead investigations into suspicious transactions and financial c