BSA Operations Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Oversee the daily operations of CTB’s BSA/AML and Sanctions program.

• Take responsibility for customer onboarding, which includes know-your-business onboarding and conducting due diligence for new clients.

• Manage risk-based CDD refresh and transaction monitoring for both fiat and digital assets.

• Execute sanctions and risk screening within the Trust Bank’s compliance framework and handle related reporting.

• Investigate suspicious activities and manage regulatory reporting, record-keeping, management reporting, and reporting to the Board.

• Ensure compliance with fund transfers and the Travel Rule across all transaction types.

• Create and deliver BSA/AML and Sanctions training for the team.

• Assist the BSA Officer in developing training materials for Management and the Board.

• Supervise and develop the BSA/AML analyst team.

• Support independent testing and examinations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in BSA/AML/Sanctions at a bank, trust company, or regulated fintech, with direct involvement in CIP/CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, OFAC screening, and SAR investigation and filing.

• Strong understanding of the Bank Secrecy Act, FinCEN regulations, OFAC sanctions requirements, and compliance with funds-transfer and Travel Rule recordkeeping.

• Experience in operating or optimizing transaction monitoring and sanctions screening systems, along with managing alert and case workflows.

• Proficient in clear writing, producing examination-ready documentation, and possessing strong investigative judgment.

• Comfortable in ambiguous, build-from-scratch environments, with a passion for helping to define processes rather than just executing them.

• Experience in AML and Sanctions within a digital-asset context, including knowledge of leading blockchain analytics tools (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic) — preferred.

• Background in a national trust bank or other OCC-regulated institution, or through a de novo charter and early examinations — preferred.

• Experience related to implementing systems that utilize AI and ML to enhance quality and productivity within the function — preferred.

• CAMS, CFCS, or a comparable certification — preferred.

• Experience in supervising or building a team — preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Flexible work environment with options for remote work.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.