VP, BSA/AML Operations

2 weeks, 5 days ago
Full-time
Executive
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

  • Provide senior leadership and oversight of suspicious activity monitoring (SAM) operations, including alert review, case investigations, SAR reporting, and CTR reporting.
  • Manage managers responsible for investigative workflows and ensure operational performance meets SLAs and quality standards.
  • Oversee investigations generated through Actimize and FCRM transaction monitoring systems.
  • Partner with Compliance, Technology, Data Analytics, Program Management, and Assurance teams within the Financial Crime Compliance program.
  • Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of BSA/AML policies, procedures, and controls.
  • Oversee components of the BSA/AML program, including customer due diligence, sanctions screening, and suspicious activity reporting.
  • Participate in BSA/AML risk assessments across products, services, customers, and geographies.
  • Respond to 314(a) requests, law enforcement inquiries, subpoenas, and regulatory requests in a timely and defensible manner.
  • Develop and report KRIs and KPIs for management committees and the Board.
  • Lead root cause analysis for operational issues and recommend risk-based remediation actions.
  • Partner on tuning and optimization of SAM rules and scenarios, including alert quality and false-positive reduction.
  • Build and maintain training, quality assurance, and mentorship frameworks for managers and analysts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Professional certifications such as CAMS preferred.
  • Extensive experience in BSA/AML operations, financial crimes investigations, and SAM programs within a regulated financial institution.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing managers and large investigative teams.
  • Strong working knowledge of Actimize, FCRM, and enterprise transaction monitoring systems.
  • Proven ability to engage effectively with regulators, auditors, and senior leadership.
  • Exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Experience with customer due diligence, sanctions screening, AML screening, and suspicious activity reporting preferred.
  • Knowledge of OCC supervisory expectations preferred.

Benefits

  • Salary range of $125,000 to $208,000.
  • Eligible for an annual performance-based incentive opportunity.
  • Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
  • Health insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement benefits.
  • Life insurance and disability benefits.
  • Paid time off.
  • Remote/hybrid work environment with onsite locations available in multiple cities.

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