Interactive Brokers

Chief AML Officer

Interactive Brokers$200K — $300K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10+ years of AML compliance experience in a large broker-dealer or financial institution with international clients
  • Experience managing AML teams effectively
  • Strong understanding of FINRA, SEC, CFTC, and FinCEN requirements specific to broker-dealers
  • CAMS certification (or equivalent) mandatory
  • Series 24 registration or the ability to obtain it quickly preferred
  • Strong technology aptitude for applying tech solutions to AML challenges
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to design compliance solutions balancing regulatory needs with business judgment

Responsibilities

  • Lead AML compliance efforts and serve as primary liaison with regulators and law enforcement
  • Manage a team of approximately 200 personnel in Chicago
  • Update and maintain AML policies and procedures in line with regulatory changes
  • Guide developers in enhancing exception-based surveillance reports
  • Collaborate with legal team on regulatory inquiries
  • Work with New Accounts and Enhanced Due Diligence teams on KYC procedures
  • Continuously improve AML/KYC compliance training programs
  • Assess and ensure appropriate staffing and resource allocation
  • Enhance AML systems to reduce manual processes and focus on critical alerts
  • Develop and execute action plans for audit responses

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus, and stock grant
  • 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision with employer-paid premiums
  • Wellness programs including screenings and counseling through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Daily lunch stipend and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy snacks
  • Social events including team outings and volunteer opportunities
  • Education reimbursement for learning opportunities
Full Job Description
This is Hybrid role (4 days in office /1 day remote)

About your Team:

Interactive Brokers LLC is seeking an experienced Chief AML Officer to lead and execute our firm-wide AML program from our Chicago office. In this role, you will collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure full adherence to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, anti-terrorist financing regulations, securities and commodities AML laws and regulations.

What will be your responsibilities within IBKR:
  • Lead AML Compliance - Oversee firm-wide AML compliance; serve as primary point of contact with regulators, FinCEN, and law enforcement
  • Personnel Management - Manage team of approximately 200 personnel, primarily in Chicago
  • Policy Management - Maintain and update written policies and procedures to reflect evolving BSA and regulatory requirements
  • Surveillance Reports Design - Help guide our in-house developers in designing and enhancing exception-based surveillance reports that reflect current regulatory expectations, industry best practices, and the firm's evolving risk profile
  • Regulatory Support - Partner with in-house counsel to respond to regulatory and enforcement inquiries related to AML matters
  • Customer Due Diligence - Collaborate with New Accounts and Enhanced Due Diligence teams to calibrate and implement KYC procedures
  • Training - Maintain and continuously improve AML and KYC compliance training programs
  • Staffing & Operations - Assess staffing needs and ensure teams are appropriately resourced
  • Efficiency and automation - Help design enhancements to our AML systems and processes to reduce unnecessary manual work and allow analysts to focus on meaningful alerts and analysis
  • Audit Response - Develop and execute remedial action plans in response to internal and external audit findings

What required skill's you need:
  • 7-10+ years of AML compliance experience, ideally at a large broker-dealer or financial institution with an international client base
  • Experience managing AML teams
  • Strong understanding of FINRA, SEC, CFTC, and FinCEN AML regulatory requirements for broker-dealers
  • CAMS certification (or equivalent) required
  • Series 24 registration or ability to obtain promptly preferred
  • Strong technology aptitude with the ability to apply tech solutions to business and regulatory challenges
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to design compliance solutions that balance regulatory requirements with sound business judgment
  • Experience with AML transaction monitoring systems and case management tools
  • Strong academic background

To be successful in this position, you will have the following:
  • Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills.
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
Company Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
  • Retirement plan 401(k) with competitive company match
  • Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits. Company paid medical healthcare premium.
  • Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Daily company lunch allowance provided and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
  • Corporate events including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
  • Education reimbursement and learning opportunities

This role's anticipated base salary range is $200,000 to $300,000 annually based on skill's and experience. The offered salary is just part of the total compensation package. In addition to a competitive salary, the company offers both a discretionary cash bonus and stock award as well as a wide range of benefits, including health care, tuition reimbursement and much more

About Interactive Brokers

Interactive Brokers is a leading online brokerage firm. They offer a wide range of services to clients, including trading in stocks, options, futures, currencies, and bonds. Interactive Brokers is known for their low fees and advanced trading platform. They have a team of experienced professionals who are committed to providing the best service to their clients. Interactive Brokers is a publicly traded company and is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Learn more about Interactive Brokers
Size
2,683 employees
Market Cap
$30 billion
Industry
Net Income
$195 million
5 Year Trend
+14.8%
Revenue
$2.4 billion
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