Engineering Director - Compliance AML Lead

What You'll Be Doing: - Lead a technical team of 10+ members, responsible for the end-to-end architecture and technical leadership of AML systems. - Develop technical roadmaps for TMS/CMS development, balancing rapid delivery with long-term scalability. - Collaborate with product and compliance teams to establish data-driven compliance effectiveness objectives, ensuring technical solutions align with evolving regulatory requirements (e.g., EU’s MiCA framework, Travel rule compliance). - Drive R&D in cutting-edge AML technologies, such as AI-powered detection capabilities and graph analytics to improve operational efficiency in case investigations. What We Look For In You: Technical Expertise - Proven experience in AML or risk management, with a track record of building AML systems from scratch (e.g. TMS, Chainalysis). - Deep understanding of blockchain and crypto risks (e.g. mixer tracing, cross-chain laundering). - 7+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years focused on AML system development in fintech, crypto, or banking sectors. - Proficient in Java and JVM optimization, with expertise in concurrency frameworks (Netty/Disruptor) and distributed system design (CAP theorem, idempotency). - Extensive experience with the Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot/Cloud), database optimization (MySQL sharding, Redis caching strategies), and middleware (Kafka/RabbitMQ). - Familiarity with big data tools (Flink/Hadoop) and rule engines. Leadership & Soft Skills - Strategic Thinker: Ability to align technical decisions with business objectives. - Compliance Advocate: In-depth knowledge of AML regulations and audit requirements. Collaborative Leader: Strong communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical teams.