Director, AML Compliance

Paylocity

. Oversee Paylocity’s AML Program to maintain compliance with AML regulations and related reporting requirements .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $197,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in AML compliance, risk assessment, and regulatory adherence, with a strong focus on leading cross-functional collaboration and providing training to stakeholders. Proven ability to synthesize complex information and manage compliance initiatives effectively within the payroll, banking, or FinTech sectors.

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AML Compliance LeadershipRisk Assessment and ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationTeam ManagementRegulatory Subject Matter Expertise

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Hard Skills

AML Program OversightKnow-Your-Client InitiativesCustomer Due Diligence FrameworksStatistical Tools for Risk AssessmentFraud Prevention and DetectionFinancial ProfilingRegulatory ReportingCompliance TrainingRisk Mitigation StrategiesAML Governance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalytic SkillsSynthesis and PrioritizationCollaboration

Industry Keywords

AML RegulationsCompliance OfficerFinancial ServicesPayrollBankingFinTechRisk CommitteesIndustry Best PracticesGovernment RelationsCredit Risk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee Paylocity’s AML Program to maintain compliance with AML regulations and related reporting requirements
Serve as Paylocity’s AML Compliance Officer
Lead Paylocity’s AML Governance Committee
Interact with Senior Management regarding compliance or regulatory trends, emerging issues, and program enhancements
Oversee preparation of materials for AML or risk committees
Monitor know-your-client initiatives and customer due diligence frameworks for AML compliance
Use industry best practices and statistical tools to advise on risk assessments, financial profiling, and due diligence programs
Assess risk and escalate, manage, and report issues transparently
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and Technology, Sales, Risk Mitigation, Banking, Legal, Operations, and Government Relations
Advise on new business initiatives, products, acquisitions, and client-related AML compliance risks
Monitor money movement regulations to inform policies and actions
Advise on fraud prevention, detection, and control monitoring programs
Apply AML regulatory subject matter expertise to know-your-client initiatives
Provide AML compliance training to stakeholders
Participate in industry consortiums concerning AML, know-your-client, and credit/fraud risk

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or similar field required
At least 10 years of experience leading AML compliance within payroll, banking or FinTech
At least 5 years of experience leading/managing teams
Demonstrated ability to synthesize and prioritize
Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational and analytic skills
Ability to collaborate and work cross functionally
Must work from home or a location of record within the U.S.
Must be available five days per week during designated work hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) match
Career development opportunities
Annual bonus
Restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance
Full range of benefits