AML​/BSA; Mortgage, banking – Chicago, IL; Hybrid

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in AML/BSA compliance, mortgage-related financial crime investigations, Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) decisioning, and regulatory examinations, along with the ability to influence stakeholders across the organization.

Must-Have

Qualifications:

• CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) certification is required
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Law, or a related field
• 10+ years of AML/BSA experience within banking or financial services
• 3+ years leading or administering an AML/BSA program
• Strong experience with mortgage-related AML/BSA investigations (highly preferred)
• Proven expertise in fraud investigations, suspicious activity reviews, and regulatory reporting
• Extensive experience managing SAR investigations, decision-making, and regulatory filings
• Strong understanding of AML/BSA laws, regulations, financial crimes compliance, and second-line risk oversight
• Experience interacting with regulators, internal audit, enterprise risk management (ERM), and Board/Audit Committee
• Ability to independently assess complex fact patterns and apply regulatory frameworks
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills
• Experience delivering AML/BSA training to business teams and senior leadership
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office;
  Tableau or similar reporting tools preferred
• Exposure to OFAC and broader financial crimes compliance is a plus