Global Head of Client Screening

About this role:

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic leader to serve as the Global Head of Client Screening within our Financial Crimes organization. This role is critical to ensuring our firm maintains a robust and globally consistent approach to client screening, aligned with regulatory expectations and industry best practices. The successful candidate will oversee the end-to-end screening lifecycle, including sanctions, PEPs, adverse media, and other financial crime-related risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the global client screening strategy, ensuring compliance with international regulatory frameworks (e.g., OFAC, EU, UN, FATF).
• Oversee the design and execution of screening policies, procedures, and controls across onboarding, periodic reviews, and event-driven processes.
• Partner with technology and data teams to optimize screening platforms, including alert generation, resolution workflows, and system tuning.
• Lead global screening operations, ensuring timely and accurate disposition of alerts and escalation of potential risks.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for regulatory inquiries, audits, and internal governance forums related to client screening.
• Monitor emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry trends to proactively evolve the screening program.
• Drive innovation through automation, machine learning, and data analytics to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
• Build and manage a high-performing global team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Defining and executing a global client screening strategy aligned with the firm's risk appetite and regulatory requirements.
• Overseeing the design, implementation, and enhancement of client screening systems and processes

• Leading, mentoring, and developing a global team of screening professionals.
• Fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance.
• Ensuring adequate resources and expertise to meet screening demands.

• Direct oversight of client screening operations, including sanctions, PEP (Politically Exposed Persons), and adverse media screening.
• Ensuring operational performance and effective controls are in compliance with AML/KYC regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Monitoring and analyzing trends and patterns in screening alerts and dispositions.
• Implementing process improvements and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including Compliance, Technology, Operations, Legal, and Business Development teams.
• Providing periodic reporting to senior management and the board on the status of the screening program.

• Proactively identifying and mitigating risks associated with screening & KYC

• 8+ years of Business Execution, Implementation, or Strategic Planning experience, including Management or leadership experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 4+ years of management or leadership experience

• Proven leadership experience in a global or regional role within a financial institution.
• Strong understanding of screening technologies, data sources, and vendor platforms (e.g., World-Check, Dow Jones, LexisNexis).
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in managing large-scale transformation or remediation programs.
• Familiarity with AI/ML applications in screening and alert optimization.
• Ability to influence at all levels of the organization and drive strategic change.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA) strongly preferred.

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement