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AML​/BSA Officer

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-22
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Financial Compliance, Risk Manager/Analyst, Financial Crime
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 151025 - 265525 USD Yearly USD 151025.00 265525.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

What you’ll do

  • Lead execution of AML/BSA Program and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Serve as Bank’s designated AML/BSA Officer accountable for program execution and effectiveness.
  • Lead and coordinate suspicious activity investigations, escalation, and regulatory filings.
  • Maintain complete and examiner‑defensible documentation.
  • Exercise independent judgment in the identification, escalation and reporting of AML/BSA risks, including escalation of material issues to senior management and the Audit Committee, as appropriate.
  • Partner with business units to perform investigations and provide effective challenge.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and recommend program enhancements.
  • Conduct AML/BSA risk assessments and track remediation.
  • Provide regular and ad‑hoc reporting to senior management on AML/BSA program effectiveness and SAR activity.
  • Prepare and deliver AML/BSA training for Bank staff, independent contractors, and the Board of Directors.
  • Oversee identification, tracking, and remediation of AML/BSA issues, including regulatory findings and management action plans, and provide status reporting to senior management and the Audit Committee.
  • Serve as primary liaison for examinations and audits.
  • Support second‑line oversight of OFAC, fraud, and related financial crimes programs.
  • May serve as officer of such other functions as well.
  • Perform other duties and support broader Compliance Program activities as assigned.
What you’ll bring
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Law, or a related field.
  • Minimum 10+ years of AML/BSA experience.
  • Minimum of 3+ years of experience administering AML/BSA programs and interacting with regulators.
  • Strong knowledge of AML/BSA laws and regulations, and of financial services regulatory compliance frameworks, including second‑line oversight and effective challenge expectations.
  • Proven strong analytical skills to independently evaluate complex data, identify trends, and assess potential risks.
  • Proven ability to manage investigations and SAR filings.
  • Ability to work independently and to influence and credibly challenge stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level presentations.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); data visualization tools such as Tableau preferred.
  • High degree of initiative, judgment, and accountability.
  • MUST BE CAMS CERTIFIED.
Salary and Benefits
  • Salary Range: $ – $
  • Highly competitive compensation and bonus package.
  • Comprehensive benefits program designed to meet the needs of employees.
  • Retirement program includes a 401(k) and pension plan.
  • Wellbeing program supports employees at work and in their personal lives.
  • PTO plan provides five weeks of vacation for new employees and 11 paid holidays per year.
  • Lifestyle Spending Account provides an annual stipend for employees to support wellbeing activities.
  • Central downtown location at the Old Post Office provides easy access to public transportation and breathtaking views from our award‑winning rooftop.
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