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Work Location/Arrangement: This is a hybrid position requiring in-office work four (4) days every week at an M&T office in Buffalo, NY, Bridgeport, CT, Baltimore, MD, Timonium, MD or New York, NY.
Overview:
The position is responsible for supporting the design, maintenance and enhancement of AML frameworks, policies, procedures, controls, and tooling as they relate to digital assets, blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. This role provides support to complex investigations, research, and resource training. Plays a critical role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial crimes risks associated with digital assets and blockchain product offerings by partnering with product, technology, and compliance teams to embed effective controls, developing and refining risk indicators and detection scenarios, conducting risk assessments of novel products and services, and ensuring program alignment with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide support to design and enhance the risk framework and controls required to manage risk associated with digital assets and emerging banking solutions ensuring alignment of the framework with M&T Bank BSA/AML and sanctions compliance standards. Apply digital asset technical expertise, regulatory guidance and knowledge of industry best practices to ensure the framework is designed to effectively mitigate risks.
- Conduct due diligence and risk assessment of digital assets prospects and clients. Evaluate suitability and effectiveness of prospect and client AML compliance programs.
- Conduct financial crimes investigations involving suspicious crypto-related activity or interaction with virtual asset service providers. In conjunction with traditional AML transaction monitoring and research tools, leverage blockchain analytics software to trace and analyze customer blockchain transaction activity. Identify suspicious transactions and coordinate with Financial Investigations Unit for potential Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filings.
- Support the development and enhancement of procedures and job aids for BSA/AML teams supporting digital assets client due diligence, sanctions screening and financial investigations.
- Develop and deliver internal training to BSA/AML teams supporting digital assets-related due diligence, screening and investigations. Partner with BSA/AML training resources to create content specific to digital assets and associated risks and controls. Conduct small-group training sessions on crypto-related financial crime typologies and investigations tactics to enhance the skill and knowledge base of BSA/AML team members.
- Conduct deep-dive risk assessments on new product and service offerings involving digital assets or emerging banking solutions to identify risks and align appropriate controls.
- Conduct research on emerging risks, industry trends and regulatory guidance related to digital assets and emerging banking solutions. Provide detailed briefings to senior leaders and applicable Bank committees and working groups to identify areas where controls may need to be created or enhanced.
- Provide support for regulatory inquiries or examinations and internal audits involving digital assets and emerging banking solution topics. Conduct research, write inquiry responses, and attend meetings as needed.
- Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
- Promote an environment that supports a culture of belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
- Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
- Complete other related duties as assigned.
Scope of Responsibilities:
- The BSA/AML Digital Assets Compliance Specialist is a strategic contributor within Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Compliance in M&T Bank’s Compliance Risk Management Division.
- The position will hold responsibility for supporting the buildout, maintenance and execution of a BSA/AML/Sanctions digital assets risk framework and suite of controls.
- The position will interact with senior leaders, managers and individual contributors across risk, compliance and M&T Bank business units.
- Work is accomplished with limited direction. The incumbent exercises initiative and judgment in all aspects of the role.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:
No Supervisory Responsibilities
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or in lieu of degree, a combined minimum of 9 years’ higher education and/or relevant work experience
- Strong knowledge of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, virtual asset service providers, wallets, and DeFi platforms
- Experience with blockchain analytics and compliance tools
- Experience in leading complex anti-money laundering and/or financial crimes investigations
- Strong analytical, investigative and documentation skills
- Advanced ability to apply critical thinking skills and to challenge management.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective ability to organize projects and keep efforts on track.
- Advanced ability to strategically seek critical information and ensure responses convey complex and/or nuanced concepts in an effective and understandable manner.
- Effective ability to independently manage work across initiatives, exhibiting a high degree of flexibility, productivity, and ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail
Education and Experience Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study (e.g. Criminal Justice, Information Systems, Accounting).
- Prior experience working at a virtual asset service provider such as a cryptocurrency exchange, custody provider, fintech, or bank providing digital asset and emerging banking services.
- Experience supporting regulatory examinations and internal audits.
- Understanding of domestic and international laws, rules and regulations related to digital assets.
- Anti-financial crime or blockchain/crypto professional certifications (e.g. CAMS, CFE, CFCS, CRCM).
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $74,600.00 - $124,400.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States of America
Work Location/Arrangement: This is a hybrid position requiring in-office work four (4) days every week at an M&T office in Buffalo, NY, Bridgeport, CT, Baltimore, MD, Timonium, MD or New York, NY.
Overview:
The position is responsible for supporting the design, maintenance and enhancement of AML frameworks, policies, procedures, controls, and tooling as they relate to digital assets, blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. This role provides support to complex investigations, research, and resource training. Plays a critical role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial crimes risks associated with digital assets and blockchain product offerings by partnering with product, technology, and compliance teams to embed effective controls, developing and refining risk indicators and detection scenarios, conducting risk assessments of novel products and services, and ensuring program alignment with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide support to design and enhance the risk framework and controls required to manage risk associated with digital assets and emerging banking solutions ensuring alignment of the framework with M&T Bank BSA/AML and sanctions compliance standards. Apply digital asset technical expertise, regulatory guidance and knowledge of industry best practices to ensure the framework is designed to effectively mitigate risks.
- Conduct due diligence and risk assessment of digital assets prospects and clients. Evaluate suitability and effectiveness of prospect and client AML compliance programs.
- Conduct financial crimes investigations involving suspicious crypto-related activity or interaction with virtual asset service providers. In conjunction with traditional AML transaction monitoring and research tools, leverage blockchain analytics software to trace and analyze customer blockchain transaction activity. Identify suspicious transactions and coordinate with Financial Investigations Unit for potential Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filings.
- Support the development and enhancement of procedures and job aids for BSA/AML teams supporting digital assets client due diligence, sanctions screening and financial investigations.
- Develop and deliver internal training to BSA/AML teams supporting digital assets-related due diligence, screening and investigations. Partner with BSA/AML training resources to create content specific to digital assets and associated risks and controls. Conduct small-group training sessions on crypto-related financial crime typologies and investigations tactics to enhance the skill and knowledge base of BSA/AML team members.
- Conduct deep-dive risk assessments on new product and service offerings involving digital assets or emerging banking solutions to identify risks and align appropriate controls.
- Conduct research on emerging risks, industry trends and regulatory guidance related to digital assets and emerging banking solutions. Provide detailed briefings to senior leaders and applicable Bank committees and working groups to identify areas where controls may need to be created or enhanced.
- Provide support for regulatory inquiries or examinations and internal audits involving digital assets and emerging banking solution topics. Conduct research, write inquiry responses, and attend meetings as needed.
- Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
- Promote an environment that supports a culture of belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
- Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
- Complete other related duties as assigned.
Scope of Responsibilities:
- The BSA/AML Digital Assets Compliance Specialist is a strategic contributor within Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Compliance in M&T Bank’s Compliance Risk Management Division.
- The position will hold responsibility for supporting the buildout, maintenance and execution of a BSA/AML/Sanctions digital assets risk framework and suite of controls.
- The position will interact with senior leaders, managers and individual contributors across risk, compliance and M&T Bank business units.
- Work is accomplished with limited direction. The incumbent exercises initiative and judgment in all aspects of the role.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:
No Supervisory Responsibilities
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or in lieu of degree, a combined minimum of 9 years’ higher education and/or relevant work experience
- Strong knowledge of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, virtual asset service providers, wallets, and DeFi platforms
- Experience with blockchain analytics and compliance tools
- Experience in leading complex anti-money laundering and/or financial crimes investigations
- Strong analytical, investigative and documentation skills
- Advanced ability to apply critical thinking skills and to challenge management.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective ability to organize projects and keep efforts on track.
- Advanced ability to strategically seek critical information and ensure responses convey complex and/or nuanced concepts in an effective and understandable manner.
- Effective ability to independently manage work across initiatives, exhibiting a high degree of flexibility, productivity, and ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail
Education and Experience Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study (e.g. Criminal Justice, Information Systems, Accounting).
- Prior experience working at a virtual asset service provider such as a cryptocurrency exchange, custody provider, fintech, or bank providing digital asset and emerging banking services.
- Experience supporting regulatory examinations and internal audits.
- Understanding of domestic and international laws, rules and regulations related to digital assets.
- Anti-financial crime or blockchain/crypto professional certifications (e.g. CAMS, CFE, CFCS, CRCM).
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $74,600.00 - $124,400.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States of America
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Who's Hiring
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)48
- Alvarez & Marsal45
- EY41
- EisnerAmper39
- EXL34
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services314
- Accounting & Auditing259
- Technology & Software228
- Insurance156
- Investment & Asset Management111
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in compliance consultant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in law, finance, business, or a related field
- Experience interpreting and applying federal or state regulatory requirements
- Proficiency with compliance management systems or GRC software platforms
- Relevant certification such as CCEP, CRCM, CAMS, or equivalent
- Strong written communication skills for policies, reports, and regulatory filings
- Familiarity with risk assessment frameworks and internal audit processes
Tips for Your Compliance Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to the regulation
Compliance consultant roles vary by regulatory framework. Highlight the specific regulations you've worked under, whether FINRA, HIPAA, SOX, or FCPA, so hiring managers can immediately see your subject matter fit without reading between the lines.
Earn a certification before applying
Credentials like the CCEP, CRCM, or CAMS move your resume past initial filters in heavily regulated industries. If you're targeting financial services, an AML-focused certification carries real weight with compliance hiring managers reviewing a crowded stack.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists compliance consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify your risk reduction impact
Compliance interviewers want to see outcomes, not just activities. Before your interview, prepare two or three examples where your work reduced audit findings, prevented regulatory penalties, or measurably improved a compliance program's effectiveness.
Target openings by the regulatory body
When searching for roles, filter or search by the regulator relevant to your background, such as SEC, OCC, FDA, or CMS. Job postings often name the oversight body, and matching your search to it surfaces the most relevant listings faster.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate title
In compliance consulting, your exposure to business lines and regulatory areas shapes your long-term market value. Before accepting an offer, ask specifically which business units you'll support and whether the role covers advisory work or only monitoring and testing.
Compliance Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most compliance consultants?
The companies hiring the most compliance consultants right now include Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Alvarez & Marsal, and EY, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Financial services firms and large healthcare systems consistently account for a significant portion of active openings.
How many compliance consultant jobs are remote?
About 37% of compliance consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in professional services. Regulatory advisory work, policy development, and training delivery tend to be the sub-areas most commonly offered on a remote or hybrid basis.
How do you become a compliance consultant?
Start with a bachelor's degree in law, finance, business administration, or a related field, then build direct experience in a compliance, risk, audit, or legal function at a regulated company. Earning a recognized certification such as the CCEP or CRCM strengthens your credentials significantly. From there, developing deep knowledge of a specific regulatory framework, whether HIPAA, SOX, FINRA rules, or FDA requirements, positions you for consulting roles in that sector.
Can you get a compliance consultant job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level compliance consultant roles exist, particularly at consulting firms and in industries actively building out their compliance functions. Focus on internships or analyst roles in risk, audit, legal, or operations to build foundational regulatory knowledge. A relevant certification, even a study credential like the CAMS Associate, signals commitment and can offset a shorter work history when you apply.
What does the compliance consultant interview process look like?
Most compliance consultant interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, a competency or case-based interview with a hiring manager, and a final round with senior compliance leadership or a panel. You'll typically be asked to walk through a past compliance project in detail and may face a scenario question where you advise a hypothetical business unit on a regulatory issue. Some firms also request a writing sample or short policy exercise.
Where can I find and apply to compliance consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to compliance consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings for roles that match your regulatory background and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits. New openings are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you access to the most current postings.
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