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Aspire is a financial operating system for global founders, combining banking, software, and automation into a single platform. The company serves over 50,000 startups and growing businesses worldwide, backed by Y Combinator, Peak XV, and Lightspeed.
As FinCrime Manager, you will lead Aspire's Financial Crime Operations team, overseeing compliance with regulatory requirements and mitigating financial crime risks. You will manage a team of 8-12 analysts, ensuring timely and thorough case handling in accordance with internal policies and global regulatory guidelines including AML, CFT, and KYC requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and managing the FinCrime Ops team with accountability for operational performance metrics (completion rates, quality assurance, turnaround times, efficiency benchmarks)
- Identifying underperformance trends and developing structured improvement plans including coaching and performance management
- Designing and enhancing FinCrime Ops processes that balance compliance requirements with operational efficiency
- Providing strategic recommendations to strengthen controls and mitigate risks related to money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders (KYC, Fraud, Compliance) to enhance data collection, risk assessment, and reporting
- Ensuring alignment with industry best practices and global regulatory standards
- Identifying emerging financial crime trends and providing insights to senior management
- Developing and implementing AI and automation strategies to improve efficiency and accuracy
- Training and mentoring analysts to foster continuous learning
You bring 3+ years of leadership experience in financial crime compliance, AML, KYC, or risk management within financial services or fintech. You have strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, financial crime typologies, and risk assessment methodologies. You understand AI concepts and can apply AI tools (Claude, n8n, etc.) to solve real-world problems. You demonstrate proven leadership managing operational teams, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and proficiency in compliance tools and transaction monitoring systems. CAMS certification or equivalent is preferred, as is fintech or digital banking experience.
