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How much do senior financial crime jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior financial crime in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Financial Crime vs Financial Crime Analyst?

AspectSenior Financial CrimeFinancial Crime Analyst
CredentialsTypically requires advanced certifications (e.g., ACAMS), experience, and sometimes managerial skillsOften requires certifications like ACAMS or relevant degrees, with less experience needed
Work EnvironmentSenior roles often involve oversight, strategy, and team leadership within financial institutionsFocuses on analysis, investigation, and reporting of financial crimes
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in banking, finance, and compliance departments for leadership rolesCommonly employed in banks, financial firms, and regulatory agencies for operational roles

In summary, Senior Financial Crime professionals typically hold leadership responsibilities, strategic oversight, and require more experience and certifications. Financial Crime Analysts focus on day-to-day investigations and analysis, serving as the operational backbone of financial crime prevention.

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Infographic showing various Senior Financial Crime job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 25% As Needed, 25% Full Time, 25% Temporary, and 25% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,287 per year, or $38.6 per hour.
Senior Financial Crime Compliance Manager

Senior Financial Crime Compliance Manager

AML RightSource

Max, ND • On-site

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago


Job description

Job Description:

As a Senior Manager in our Financial Crime Client Delivery Services group, you will primarily be responsible for the leadership and supervision of Managers and Analysts on client projects. The successful candidate will utilize their management skills and AML/sanctions knowledge to oversee the day-to-day operations of client engagements whilst coaching and mentoring the team to meet the client's objectives. Furthermore, the role requires the individual to possess a strong entrepreneurial spirit, be highly collaborative, able to express ideas readily, manage change fluidly, and be able to influence and identify opportunities.

The Senior Manager will have direct client contact and be responsible for managing the client relationship whilst contributing to the growth of AMLRS' business. You will also be responsible for leading meetings with clients and ensuring that client KPI/KRI and overall dashboard reporting is accurate and issued timely. Ability to identify risks and manage downward and upward communication and feedback is important.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day operations on AML/FC engagements, manage, and escalate risk accordingly
  • Supervise the day-to-day operations on financial crime/AML engagements in accordance with terms of service agreements stipulated in the executed statement of work (SOW)/contract.
  • Establish quality standards on the engagement and work with the Managers and/or Team Leads to ensure that an appropriate QC process is implemented to mitigate risks and adhere to client QC requirements/standards.
  • Utilize AML/Financial Crime Subject Matter Expertise and judgment to prepare reports, manage, and escalate risks/issues on the engagement appropriately and timely.
  • Assist the Director (or appointed lead, as applicable) on the engagement to design and implement KPI/ KRI reports.
  • Identify and coordinate training needs on the project to ensure that the engagement team has the appropriate knowledge and tools to meet the client objectives.
  • Attend client meetings and work with the Director (or assigned Lead, as applicable) to ensure that the appropriate AMLRS team members attend internal and external meetings.
  • Work with the Manager(s) to continuously assess whether the engagement leverage model is adequate to meet engagement needs and production volumes and, at minimum, is in line with the requirements in the SOW at all times.
  • Ensure that the engagement team submits their time in NetSuite correctly and on time.
  • Help organize and help lead periodic touch points with client stakeholders to assess their needs and obtain feedback around AMLRS performance.
  • Partner with the Director or appropriate Lead to assist in putting together appropriate materials for client monthly/quarterly/bi-annual/annual business or executive meetings with the client.
  • Involvement in certain internal strategic initiatives across the Managed Services practice working closely with Directors and others.
  • Mentor and coach Engagement Teams
  • Promote and participate in inclusive mentoring and coaching relationships on the engagement, across all staff levels.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 15-18 years or more of AML / Financial Crimes experience, with an understanding of regulatory requirements as it pertains to areas such as transaction monitoring, AML policies and procedures, KYC, EDD and AML independent testing.
  • The following experience and/or knowledge is a plus: (i) Fraud and/or sanctions experience; (ii) Payments and/or Fintech experience; (iii) Understanding and/or knowledge of AML regulations.
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor and coach teams of more than 50 employees, including Managers.
  • Ability to lead projects, develop timelines, coordinate project teams and implement action items during the life of a project.
  • Ability to exercise AML subject matter expertise and project management skills to effectively manage scope, budget, and timelines on AML/FC projects.
  • Ability to identify and manage prompt resolution of potential risks and issues while managing client expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional Certification
  • Master's degree
  • Strong knowledge of banking industry and related regulations and laws.
  • Strong entrepreneurial spirit, highly collaborative, able to express ideas readily, manage change fluidly, able to influence and identify opportunities.


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