Senior Bank Secrecy Act Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of departmental personnel.

• Execute investigations into money laundering and conduct supervisory reviews of investigative activities.

• Play a key role in the creation and execution of the Bank’s risk-based BSA compliance framework.

• Design, implement, analyze, and revise departmental procedures.

• May be responsible for preparing, completing, and submitting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) along with other mandatory regulatory documents.

• Generate and present essential metrics to evaluate process efficiency and risk exposure.

• Gather and prepare documentation for audits and regulatory assessments.

⛳️ Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent is mandatory.

• A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

• Experience as a Verafin Administrator is required.

• Certification as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or a similar industry credential is preferred.

• At least three years of experience in a first or second-line Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Fraud, OFAC, or compliance role within a regulated financial institution is required, or equivalent experience in law/regulatory or law enforcement agencies.

• A minimum of two years of proven people management or supervisory experience is required.

• Advanced understanding of OFAC sanctions compliance is highly preferred.

• Familiarity with emerging risks, as well as new or revised laws, regulations, and agency guidance related to BSA is preferred.

• Capability to work independently is essential.

• Must exhibit professionalism and comfort in communicating with both internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating an ability to adapt messaging to suit different audiences effectively.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.

• Competence in Microsoft 365 products and applications, including Power BI and Power Automate, and the ability to prepare or review documents, procedures, and reports effectively.

• Experience with artificial intelligence and agentic AI is desirable.

• Familiarity with SQL for creating queries, manipulating data, and managing databases is preferred.

• Timeliness is required to uphold First American Bank’s customer service standards.

🏝️ Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career advancement.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Engagement in community support and involvement.