AML Compliance Manager(Crypto)

Industry: Cryptocurrency / FinTech / Financial Services Job Summary We are seeking a Principal Officer to lead our compliance, regulatory, and AML functions in India. This critical leadership role will drive the design, implementation, and optimization of our AML/CTF and KYC frameworks tailored to virtual assets, ensuring that the organization complies with FIU-IND, PMLA, and other relevant regulations.

The Principal

Officer will manage and oversee our AML and KYC operations, contribute to global AML/KYC initiatives, and ensure full compliance with jurisdiction-specific regulations. This individual will work closely with regulators, auditors, senior management, and other stakeholders to maintain a risk-based, robust compliance environment.

Key Responsibilities 1.

Strategic

Development & Execution - Lead the development and continuous improvement of KYC and KYT frameworks, ensuring alignment with international standards (FATF, Travel Rule, etc.) and applicable local regulations.

• Serve as the subject matter expert for KYC/KYT operations, optimizing workflows, selecting vendors/tools, and ensuring cross-functional integration.
• Maintain and enhance comprehensive AML/CFT policies, SOPs, and internal controls, including due diligence, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting processes.
• Use data-driven insights to refine risk models and reporting mechanisms, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain a centralized compliance documentation repository.
• KYC Program Management - Ensure full compliance with PMLA, AML/CFT guidelines, and FIU-IND directives.
• Oversee the design and implementation of AML frameworks including KYC, EDD, STR, CTR, and SAR processes.
• Manage compliance with the Travel Rule and oversee VDA transaction monitoring.
• Lead FIU-IND inspections, audits, and regulatory engagements, ensuring timely reporting of STRs and CTRs.
• Collaborate with tech teams to drive automation and integration of compliance tools into daily operations.
• Provide training on AML compliance and regulatory best practices.
• KYT Program Management - Configure and manage transaction monitoring systems to identify suspicious activity and mitigate AML/CFT risks.
• Utilize blockchain analytics tools (e.g., Chainalysis, Elliptic) to trace transactions and assess wallet risk scores.
• Ensure Travel Rule compliance and conduct in-depth transaction analysis to identify high-risk activities.
• Maintain accurate records of investigations, decisions, and escalations in line with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Skills Experience:

• 8–15+ years of experience in Compliance, AML, Risk, or Regulatory roles in the Crypto, FinTech, Banking, or Payments industries.
• Strong experience with FIU-IND, PMLA, AML/CFT, and VDA regulations.
• Proven experience in handling STR/CTR filings, regulatory audits, and inspections.
• Familiarity with blockchain analytics tools (e.g., Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM) is preferred.
• Ability to serve as the designated Principal Officer for FIU-IND.

Education

• Relevant certifications such as ACAMS, ICA, or similar are highly preferred.
• Skills:
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with regulators, auditors, and senior management.
• A deep understanding of global AML/CTF frameworks (e.g., FATF, EU AMLD, VARA).
• Experience with compliance automation and integrated technology solutions is a plus.