AML Officer - NA & Carribean

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk. Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets. We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus. The AML Officer - North America & Caribbean is a senior role responsible for designing, owning, and continuously strengthening Cumberland's AML/CTF and sanctions compliance programs across its U.S., Canadian, and Caribbean-domiciled entities. This position serves as the primary AML authority and point of accountability for regulatory engagement, program governance, risk assessment, and BSA/AML policy across the region. The role oversees the full lifecycle of the AML program, from policy and procedure development through program execution, regulatory reporting, and examination management, across a portfolio of entities operating under U.S. federal and state (NYDFS), Canadian (FINTRAC), British Virgin Islands (BVIFSC), and Cayman Islands (CIMA) regulatory frameworks. Th AML Officer works closely with the Global Head of Financial Crimes, senior leadership, legal counsel, outside advisors, and regulators to ensure the firm meets its obligations and leads with a culture of compliance. Key Responsibilities Program Ownership & Governance AML Program Leadership: Serve as the senior AML authority for all North American and Caribbean entities; own the design and execution of the AML/CTF and sanctions compliance program for these entities. Policy & Procedure Authority: Develop and maintain AML/CTF and sanctions policies and procedures across all regional entities; ensure policies reflect current regulatory requirements, enforcement trends, and the firm's evolving business activities. Risk Assessment: Lead the development and annual refresh of enterprise-wide AML risk assessments; identify inherent and residual risk across customer, product, geographic, and channel dimensions; present findings and risk ratings to senior management and boards. Lead control enhancement and remediation strategy for self-identified issues. Program Governance: Establish and maintain program governance frameworks including issue management, findings tracking, escalation protocols, and management reporting; ensure open items are…