Head of FCRM Program Structure

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains foundational program inventories of both regulations and controls
• Develops and maintains an operating model for the US Financial Crime Risk Management Program which factors in key activities across each of the three lines of defense
• Produces and oversees the implementation of a plan for maintaining the US BSA/AML Program
• Produces presentations on any given area of the Program for audiences that could include Internal Audit, senior management or regulators
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with enterprise-wide compliance policies and risk appetite
• Oversees the execution of certain regulatory remediation matters, ensuring timely and effective resolution of identified deficiencies
• Acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing updates on regulatory trends, risks, and emerging issues
• Produces clear and concise reports for internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, executives, and the board of directors
• Monitors the evolving regulatory landscape to anticipate and address new or emerging requirements
• Proactively identifies areas of risk and implement preventative measures to minimize future regulatory scrutiny

• Bachelor's or Master's degree
• 10+ years of experience in financial crimes compliance, regulatory affairs, or risk management within the financial services industry
• Proven track record managing complex regulatory response programs and remediation efforts
• Financial crimes compliance experience in the financial services industry
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. regulatory requirements, including BSA/AML, OFAC, and other financial crimes-related regulations
• Experience in industry with respect to processes/controls to evaluate Financial Crimes risk
• Experience in managing / leading high performing staff
• Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to maintain attention to detail
• Strong analytical & critical reasoning skills
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to interface effectively with regulators and senior executives
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and manage regulatory scrutiny in a high-pressure environment