Direct Hire/Permanent Position

Salaried + Bonus

 

Overview:

Our client is seeking an experienced AML/BSA Officer to lead and oversee its AML/BSA Program. This is a highly visible role with direct interaction with executive leadership, regulators, auditors, and the Audit Committee. The ideal candidate will have a strong background leading an AML/BSA program, with particular expertise in mortgage lending, mortgage servicing, mortgage fraud investigations, mortgage-related SAR filings, underwriting reviews, and mortgage risk assessments.

 

Key Requirements:

• Active CAMS certification (required)
• 10+ years of AML/BSA experience within financial services (Mortgage Related)
• Experience leading an AML/BSA program
• Strong fraud investigation experience, including SAR decisions and filings
• Experience applying regulatory frameworks and presenting findings to decision-making committees
• Direct interaction with regulators, auditors, and examiners

 

Responsibilities Include:

• Leading the AML/BSA Program and ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance
• Managing suspicious activity investigations and SAR reporting
• Conducting AML/BSA and mortgage-related risk assessments
• Partnering with business units to identify and mitigate fraud and financial crime risks
• Supporting regulatory examinations, audits, and remediation efforts
• Collaborating with Audit, ERM, Compliance, Legal, and business stakeholders
• Preparing and presenting reporting to executive leadership and the Board

 

The successful candidate is a strategic, analytical leader who can effectively challenge stakeholders, influence without authority, and serve as a trusted advisor on AML/BSA and financial crime risk matters.