Senior Manager - Compliance

Mudrex is a Y Combinator-backed organization on a mission to democratize investing. Retail investors use Mudrex to invest in crypto easily. Our flagship product, Coin Sets, has seen amazing traction in the markets we have launched.

We are growing rapidly, and to sustain and support this growth, we are expanding our team. The folks at Mudrex are young, driven, and dedicated to building a self-sustaining platform that simplifies investing in cryptocurrency.

As digital finance rapidly transforms, the sophistication of illicit activities keeps pace. We are seeking a seasoned AML Compliance Manager with an investigative mind and extensive background in anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) oversight, ideally with a focus on blockchain technologies and digital assets.

This is a leadership position: you won t just interpret regulations, you ll shape compliance strategies, coach a team of compliance professionals, and work directly with product and risk leaders to strengthen our company s posture against financial crimes.

Key Responsibilities:

Comprehensive AML/CFT Framework Management

• Oversee end-to-end AML and CFT operations, including design, implementation, and continuous improvement of policies, controls, and monitoring mechanisms.

• Supervise Customer Identification Program (CIP), ensuring thorough Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) review processes.

• Lead sanctions and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) screening to ensure compliance with local and global regulations.

• Oversee real-time transaction monitoring as well as periodic review cycles; analyze escalations, approve high-risk cases, and ensure the quality and consistency of case resolutions.

• Identify potential fraudulent behavior through the analysis of complex transaction patterns while leveraging new surveillance technologies.

Blockchain Analysis & Financial Crime Investigations

• Direct investigations using advanced blockchain analytics platforms (such as Chainalysis, TRM Labs, or similar) to trace crypto asset flows, scrutinize wallet activities, and uncover typologies of illicit finance spanning DeFi, NFTs, L2s, and anonymizers.

• Lead major case initiatives involving cross-border transactions and collaborate on forensic investigations with third-party vendors and law enforcement agencies, when required.

Policy Development, Regulatory Affairs & Reporting

• Draft, evaluate and refine internal SOPs, staying abreast of emerging regulatory frameworks and best practices (e.g., FATF, FIU-India, GFIN).

• Serve as a primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, handling queries, audits, and formal responses with detail and professionalism.

• Prepare and submit regulatory reports, including Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs), ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and proper documentation.

• Partner with legal, governance, and product teams to integrate compliance into business solutions and new initiatives.

Team Leadership & Internal Training

• Manage, mentor, and inspire a team of 4 5 compliance analysts and investigators, championing a culture of ethical conduct and constant professional development.

• Oversee hiring, training, and performance evaluation, providing guidance on complex investigations and decision-making in ambiguous situations.

• Design and deliver internal workshops on emerging AML threats, typologies involving digital assets, and new regulatory requirements.

Operational Excellence & Data-Driven Decision Making

• Lead the development of compliance dashboards and management reports for periodic review by leadership and external stakeholders.

• Work with engineering and product teams to automate, scale, and enhance compliance processes including system tuning for transaction monitoring and false positive reduction.

Desired Profile:

• Bachelor s degree required; advanced degrees or certifications in compliance (e.g., CAMS, CAMI) strongly preferred.

• 7+ years experience in AML compliance roles within the financial industry; familiarity with fintech or crypto is strongly advantageous.

• Demonstrated success in leading teams and building high-performance compliance programs.

• Deep understanding of AML, KYC, and sanctions regulations in India and internationally; experience with regulatory reporting and audits is essential.

• Excellent communicator, capable of drafting detailed, clear, and actionable STRs and compliance documentation.

• Proven ability to anticipate, identify, and mitigate financial crime risks in fast-evolving digital asset environments.

Why Join Us:

• Crypto Innovation: Be at the forefront of a rapidly growing and evolving crypto trading platform.

• Learning Opportunities: Gain deep insights into the crypto market and product management in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Career Growth: Opportunity for career advancement and mentorship within the product management team.

• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate professionals in the blockchain and fintech sectors.