Manager, Sanctions Operations — BSA/AML & Sanctions Operations

1 week ago
Full-time
Senior
Operations
Pathward

Pathward

Pathward is a federally registered financial institution that enhances financial inclusion by offering a robust banking infrastructure and a variety of financial solutions to support businesses in accessing the necessary funds for growth.

Diversified Financial Services
251-1K
Founded 1954

Description

  • Manage OFAC, 314(a), and PEP screening queues within required service standards.
  • Supervise the Sanctions Operations Lead and analyst team, balancing workload across escalations.
  • Perform second-level reviews of screening dispositions and verify required documentation.
  • Monitor productivity, quality, and SLA metrics while reducing overtime and weekend work.
  • Manage escalation workflows and route true matches for blocking and reporting.
  • Partner with the Sanctions Program Manager on model changes, list updates, and testing.
  • Support audits, independent testing, and OCC examination walkthroughs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Criminal Justice, Accounting, or a related field.
  • CAMS certification required; CGSS preferred.
  • 5–8 years of BSA/AML or sanctions screening experience.
  • At least 2 years of people leadership in an operations or screening environment.
  • Hands-on experience with OFAC, 314(a), and PEP screening platforms, such as Bridger or comparable systems.
  • Experience managing high-volume queues and meeting service-level agreements.
  • Working knowledge of OFAC and sanctions regulations, 314(a), and PEP screening.
  • Knowledge of screening processes across card issuing, acquiring, digital payments, tax products, lending, and commercial finance.
  • Strong workload-balancing, operational, analytical, and audit-ready communication skills.

Benefits

  • Salary range of $72,000–$120,000.
  • Annual performance-based incentive opportunity.
  • Hybrid, remote-office work environment with onsite locations available.
  • Health insurance, life insurance, and disability benefits.
  • 401(k) retirement benefits.
  • Paid time off and additional benefits for eligible employees.

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