Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.
IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.
Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.
This is Hybrid role (4 days in office /1 day remote)
About your Team:
Interactive Brokers LLC is seeking an experienced Chief AML Officer to lead and execute our firm-wide AML program from our Chicago office. In this role, you will collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure full adherence to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, anti-terrorist financing regulations, securities and commodities AML laws and regulations.
What will be your responsibilities within IBKR:
- Lead AML Compliance – Oversee firm-wide AML compliance; serve as primary point of contact with regulators, FinCEN, and law enforcement
- Personnel Management – Manage team of approximately 200 personnel, primarily in Chicago
- Policy Management – Maintain and update written policies and procedures to reflect evolving BSA and regulatory requirements
- Surveillance Reports Design – Help guide our in-house developers in designing and enhancing exception-based surveillance reports that reflect current regulatory expectations, industry best practices, and the firm’s evolving risk profile
- Regulatory Support – Partner with in-house counsel to respond to regulatory and enforcement inquiries related to AML matters
- Customer Due Diligence – Collaborate with New Accounts and Enhanced Due Diligence teams to calibrate and implement KYC procedures
- Training – Maintain and continuously improve AML and KYC compliance training programs
- Staffing & Operations – Assess staffing needs and ensure teams are appropriately resourced
- Efficiency and automation – Help design enhancements to our AML systems and processes to reduce unnecessary manual work and allow analysts to focus on meaningful alerts and analysis
- Audit Response – Develop and execute remedial action plans in response to internal and external audit findings
What required skill you need:
- 7–10+ years of AML compliance experience, ideally at a large broker-dealer or financial institution with an international client base
- Experience managing AML teams
- Strong understanding of FINRA, SEC, CFTC, and FinCEN AML regulatory requirements for broker-dealers
- CAMS certification (or equivalent) required
- Series 24 registration or ability to obtain promptly preferred
- Strong technology aptitude with the ability to apply tech solutions to business and regulatory challenges
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to design compliance solutions that balance regulatory requirements with sound business judgment
- Experience with AML transaction monitoring systems and case management tools
- Strong academic background
To be successful in this position, you will have the following:
- Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
- Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills.
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
- Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
- Retirement plan 401(k) with competitive company match
- Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits. Company paid medical healthcare premium.
- Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Daily company lunch allowance provided and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snacks
- Corporate events including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
- Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
This role's anticipated base salary range is $200,000 to $300,000 annually based on skills and experience. The offered salary is just part of the total compensation package. In addition to a competitive salary, the company offers both a discretionary cash bonus and stock award as well as a wide range of benefits, including health care, tuition reimbursement and much more
Interactive Brokers Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
209 S La Salle St, , Chicago, IL , United States, 60604
Interactive Brokers Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
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