Who We Are:
Flagright empowers financial institutions with cutting-edge technology to combat financial crime and ensure Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance. Our AI-native, no-code platform integrates within a week—far surpassing the industry norm. Flagright's suite includes real-time transaction monitoring, customer risk scoring, and more. We're a Y Combinator-backed company with offices in Singapore, Berlin, London and Bangalore, serving clients across six continents.
Our Culture:
At Flagright, we value innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Our flat structure ensures that every voice is heard and every team member can thrive. We promote diversity and a work environment where ideas fuel creativity and impact.
About the Role:
This is a remote position for a proactive and self-motivated professional with a strong understanding of US regulatory frameworks, particularly in fintech and innovative financial services. You'll work closely with our customers on the US West Coast to ensure financial crime compliance. Flagright offers significant career growth opportunities for those passionate about financial crime compliance and excited to work in a fast-paced, tech-forward environment.
🛠 You will:
- Ensure compliance with US AML/BSA regulations for clients, focusing on fintech and technology-driven financial institutions.
- Conduct risk assessments and recommend compliance strategies to mitigate financial crime risks.
- Manage transaction monitoring, identify suspicious activities, and handle escalations.
- Advise our customers on best practices for automated transaction monitoring and system optimization.
- Provide guidance on regulatory updates, including OFAC sanctions, and ensure clients meet US requirements.
- Support customers in preparing for and responding to regulatory audits and inquiries.
- Work closely with internal teams to improve clients' financial crime prevention programs.
🙌 Your Profile:
- Must be based in San Francisco and authorized to work in the US.
- CAMS certification is required.
- Minimum 3 years of AML experience and 4 years in a similar FCC role.
- Strong knowledge of US regulatory requirements (BSA/AML, OFAC, Patriot Act).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities.
💯 Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with OFAC sanctions screening and US-specific compliance frameworks.
- Strong understanding of AML transaction monitoring risks and controls.
- Familiarity with fintech compliance and US financial regulations (Patriot Act, FinCEN, BSA).
- Experience with risk management and solving financial crime challenges within fintech or traditional banking environments.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, blockchain) in the context of compliance is a plus.
🤗 Benefits:
- Receive equity from day one at a Y Combinator startup.
- Make an impact by fighting human trafficking, money laundering, and terrorism financing.
- Collaborate with top-tier professionals from Y Combinator, AWS, and Palantir.
- Career growth in a rapidly scaling startup.
- Enjoy a low-bureaucracy environment with minimal meetings.
- Thrive in an international, flat-structured work culture.
⚠️ Before You Apply:
At Flagright, we challenge ourselves and focus on continuous growth. We conduct transparent and fair performance evaluations, encouraging improvement with constructive feedback.