Director, AML/CFT Governance, Quality Control, Reporting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +5 more states.

📋 Description

• Support and implement the Bank's AML/CFT governance framework.

• Create and uphold governance standards for policies, procedures, oversight routines, and escalation processes.

• Assist in the management of AML/CFT governance committees and working groups.

• Evaluate AML/CFT processes and pinpoint opportunities to enhance program effectiveness.

• Aid in managing AML/CFT program issues, corrective action plans, escalation, resolution, and remediation.

• Monitor and report on financial crime risks and the effectiveness of controls.

• Facilitate regulatory examinations, audits, and independent reviews.

• Keep abreast of regulatory developments, enforcement actions, and industry trends.

• Oversee the daily execution of the AML/CFT Quality Control program.

• Design, implement, and maintain a risk-based quality control framework.

• Identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, emerging risks, and opportunities for improvement.

• Conduct trend analysis and root cause assessments.

• Establish quality standards, review methodologies, sampling protocols, and performance metrics.

• Monitor remediation efforts and validate corrective actions.

• Develop and convey quality metrics and performance results.

• Manage the development, governance, validation, and delivery of executive and committee reporting.

• Create and maintain management information systems, dashboards, scorecards, and reporting packages.

• Establish and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Key Control Indicators (KCIs).

• Analyze and communicate trends related to transaction monitoring, suspicious activity, sanctions screening, customer risk profiles, investigations, and quality control outcomes.

• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, completeness, and consistency in management and regulatory reporting.

• Prepare and present program performance, risk trends, control effectiveness, regulatory developments, and remediation progress.

• Collaborate with Technology and Data Management teams on reporting capabilities, automation, data governance, and efficiency.

• Provide operational leadership for assigned team members and activities.

• Mentor, develop, and support team members.

• Set performance expectations, accountability standards, and departmental objectives.

• Assist in resource planning, prioritization, and workload management.

• Act as a subject matter expert and escalation point.

• Collaborate with senior leaders, regulators, auditors, and business line partners.

• Lead initiatives to enhance governance, improve controls, optimize reporting, and increase program maturity.

• Advocate for change related to regulatory requirements, technology implementations, process improvements, and business growth.

• Foster accountability, sound risk management, and compliance throughout the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Criminal Justice, Compliance, or a related field is required.

• A Master's degree is preferred.

• Preferred certifications include Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS), and Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM).

• At least 7 years of progressive experience in AML/CFT Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Compliance, or related regulatory, governance, or control functions within a regulated financial industry.

• A minimum of 3 years of leadership experience managing people, projects, or complex compliance program activities.

• Proven experience leading governance, quality control, quality assurance, compliance testing, reporting, or oversight functions within a regulated financial institution.

• Extensive knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering regulations, OFAC regulations, FinCEN requirements, the USA PATRIOT Act, and related banking regulations.

• Experience in developing and presenting management, committee, and senior leadership reporting.

• Experience supporting regulatory examinations, internal audits, independent testing reviews, and remediation programs.

• Experience working within, consulting for, or supervising a mid-sized or large financial institution, preferably one with assets exceeding $8 billion.

• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, lead strategic initiatives, and drive cross-functional collaboration in a highly regulated environment.

• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and presentation skills.

• Expertise in AML/CFT regulations.

• Skills in Governance and Risk Management.

• Proficiency in Quality Control and Compliance Testing.

• Experience in Management and Committee Reporting.

• Competence in Data Analytics and Performance Metrics.

• Expertise in Regulatory Examination Management.

• Strong Operational Leadership skills.

• Experience in Issue Management and Remediation.

• Proficient in Change Management.

• Skilled in Project and Program Management.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual performance-based incentive opportunity.

• Health insurance.

• 401(k) retirement benefits.

• Life insurance.

• Disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.