Director, AML Compliance

Paylocity

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

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSchaumburg • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $197,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in AML Compliance Management, including oversight of AML programs, risk assessments, and regulatory adherence. Strong leadership and collaboration skills to engage with cross-functional teams and senior management on compliance initiatives.

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AML Compliance ManagementRisk AssessmentTeam LeadershipRegulatory ExpertiseCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

AML Program OversightKnow-Your-Client InitiativesCustomer Due DiligenceFinancial ProfilingFraud PreventionStatistical ToolsRisk ReportingCompliance TrainingRegulatory ReportingAML Governance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalytic SkillsSynthesis and PrioritizationCollaboration

Industry Keywords

AML RegulationsPayroll ComplianceBanking ComplianceFinTech ComplianceRisk MitigationGovernment RelationsIndustry Best PracticesCredit RiskFraud DetectionCompliance Trends

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 to raise awareness of compliance or regulatory trends, emerging issues, or program enhancements
Oversee preparation of materials for relevant 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 other 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 the business on new initiatives, products, acquisitions and client-related AML compliance risks
Monitor money movement regulations and inform policies and actions
Advise on fraud prevention, detection and control monitoring programs
Apply AML regulatory expertise to know-your-client initiatives and provide AML compliance training
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 in leading AML compliance within payroll, banking or FinTech
Demonstrated ability to synthesize and prioritize
Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational and analytic skills
Ability to collaborate and work cross functionally
At least 5 years of experience leading/managing teams
Candidates must be able to commute to the office as required

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
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities