VP - BSA Officer
On-siteBeloit, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Manage day-to-day execution of the Bank's BSA/AML and OFAC programs, overseeing CTR processing, CIP controls, customer risk ratings, and suspicious activity monitoring. Lead a team of approximately 10 professionals while partnering with business lines and second-line functions to drive control implementation and resolve cross-functional issues. Prepare actionable reporting for Senior Management and the Board, including program metrics, SAR trends, and remediation progress. Serve as the primary coordinator for regulatory examinations and audit findings, managing corrective action plans and model validations. Enhance the compliance training program and foster a culture of continuous improvement across Wisconsin and Illinois operations.
Required Qualifications
- 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience within a BSA/AML program at a bank or other financial institution
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Demonstrated ability to implement and manage a practical, risk-based approach to BSA/AML/OFAC compliance
- Strong investigative mindset and intellectual curiosity with the ability to ask the right questions, identify root causes, and pursue effective solutions
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while maintaining high standards for quality and regulatory defensibility
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex topics for Senior Management and the Board of Directors
- Experience leading, developing, or mentoring individuals/teams (direct people management experience preferred)
Desired Qualifications
- Professional certification such as CAMS or CFCS (preferred, not required)
- Experience managing AML and sanctions screening systems, including alert workflows, rule tuning, or model validation support
- Experience supporting multi-state banking operations and working with regulators or examination teams
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