Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer & AML/Sanctions Team Lead
Core
Design, implement, and operate the BSA/AML and OFAC sanctions compliance program for a fintech company, serving as the designated BSA Officer and team lead.
Role type
Senior IC compliance officer (BSA/AML/Sanctions) with people leadership
Builds
Enterprise BSA/AML risk assessments, CIP, CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, SAR/CTR investigations, OFAC screening programs, and a high-performing compliance team
Domain
Financial services / Anti-Money Laundering / Sanctions Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
BSA/AML program design and operation, OFAC sanctions compliance, regulatory examination remediation, transaction monitoring system optimization, sanctions screening program scaling, team building and mentoring, policy development, executive reporting
Preferred skills
CAMS certification, JD or comparable legal/regulatory background, experience with fintech BaaS partnerships
Technologies
Sardine, Alloy, Unit21, ComplyAdvantage
Responsibilities
Lead regulatory examinations and remediate findings; partner with Data and Engineering to optimize detection quality; develop company-wide compliance training; assess compliance implications of new products; maintain policies per evolving regulations; present metrics and risks to executive leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership