DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.
Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.
We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.
As the AML Program Manager, you’ll assist our AML Compliance Officer manage the firm’s AML/CTF and sanction screening program. Our environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and we are looking for someone who is energized by our innovative culture.
What you’ll do in this role:
Audit Management
- Coordinate and manage independent and regulatory audit reviews across all applicable business lines, including auditor selection (with respect to independent audits), tracking audit requests, facilitating document production and employee interviews, supporting the AML Officer in preparing and maintaining an audit issue log and supporting any remediation actions deployed, which includes ensuring that all remediation actions meet established SLAs and facilitating reporting to management.
Policy Management:
- Maintain a global AML policy and procedure library across all DRW entities and business lines, which includes version management control, securing required approvals for material changes, ensuring all relevant changes are tested and training is provided as required, supporting the dissemination of relevant changes to all relevant stakeholders and managing the process of deploying changes to all relevant systems.
Management of Regulatory Filings and Periodic Program Reviews
- Develop a process for tracking and managing all regulatory filings to ensure that they are filed correctly on time, and properly documented internally.
- Develop a process for tracking and managing periodic reviews of applicable AML policies, risk assessments and operating procedures; ensure that they are approved by management and maintain all required documentation.
Project Management Support
- Facilitate all strategic initiatives for the AML team to ensure that all required steps are tracked and actioned promptly.
Regulatory and Law Enforcement Requests Management
- Facilitate communications with all relevant regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies, coordinate responses and document production.
What we’re looking for:
- At least five years of management experience in AML
- Proficient understanding of the AML regulatory framework in the U.S.
- Understanding of AML industry standards globally
- Knowledge of, or experience in, the cryptocurrency industry is preferred
- Keen attention to detail
- Strong business acumen and analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively and meet goals both as part of a team and independently
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
- Legal/regulatory background is a plus
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