U.S. Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer
U.S. Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer
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Job Description
Vanguard is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our team as the U.S. AMLCO. This executive role is crucial in safeguarding our organization and clients from financial crimes including fraud money laundering and other illicit activities. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team oversee the financial crimes compliance program and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. Serves as Chief AML Officer and Bank Secrecy Compliance Officer for the Vanguard Funds and affiliated US entities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Strategy: Develop and implement the strategic vision for Vanguards financial crimes compliance program in the U.S. Lead and mentor a team of compliance professionals fostering a culture of excellence continuous improvevment and accountability.
- Program Management: Oversee the design implementation and maintenance of compliance standards policies and procedures. Supervise operational functions performed by the team. Ensure the program is robust and responsive to emerging risks and regulatory changes. Handle multiple assignments simultaneously from conception through execution and implementation of recommendations. Coordinate prioritize and actively manage tasks as needed to meet deadlines.
- Stakeholder Management: Develop maintain and broaden effective working relationships across Vanguard and with regulatory agencies. Provides guidance and support to and fosters lines of communication between and with business contacts Legal and Compliance Enterprise Risk Management Internal Audit and global partners.
- Regulatory Engagement: Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies regarding Financial Crime compliance ensuring timely and accurate reporting. Maintain strong relationships with regulators and stay abreast of industry developments.
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate potential financial crimes. Utilize data analytics to enhance detection scenarios and support investigations.
- Training and Development: Provide ongoing training and development for the financial crimes team and oversee development and implementation of enterprise wide financial crimes training.
- Reporting and Analytics: Oversee the preparation and submission of internal and external reports. Utilize metrics and analytics to monitor program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
- Governance: Prepares regulatory reports and applicable management reporting as necessary identifies and tracks key measures and metrics and designs presentations to facilitate senior management discussions. Participates in the development of departmental budget. Estimates costs for headcount staffing issues current volumes forecasts for anticipated volumes and related operational expenses to implement annual objectives/performance improvements and ensures the Compliance Department operates within establishes budgetary guidelines. Approves expenses within established limits.
- Participates in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial crimes compliance with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Experience in the investment industry is highly preferred.
- Education: Bachelors degree in finance law or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g. CAMS CFE) are a plus.
- Skills: Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Proficiency in data analytics and familiarity with compliance technology solutions.
- Knowledge: In-depth understanding of financial crimes regulations and best practices. Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and provide strategic guidance.
Why Vanguard
- Impact: Play a pivotal role in protecting our clients and organization from financial crimes.
- Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Culture: Join a collaborative and mission-driven team dedicated to excellence.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About Vanguard
At Vanguard we dont just have a missionwere on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning collaboration and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
