Compliance Officer, Finance & Banking

A growing financial institution is seeking an experienced BSA / Compliance Officer to oversee and enhance its enterprise compliance framework. This individual will play a critical role in managing regulatory risk, strengthening financial crime prevention initiatives, and partnering with executive leadership to maintain a strong culture of compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional with deep banking experience who enjoys a broad scope of responsibility across BSA/AML, consumer regulatory compliance, risk management, and regulatory oversight
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• Lead the administration and ongoing enhancement of the institution's BSA/AML compliance program.
• Oversee AML monitoring, suspicious activity investigations, SAR filings, CTR reporting, and related regulatory requirements.
• Manage OFAC screening processes, customer identification procedures (CIP), customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and beneficial ownership requirements.
• Conduct BSA/AML risk assessments and identify opportunities to strengthen financial crime controls.
• Stay current on emerging financial crime trends and recommend appropriate risk mitigation strategies.

• Support the development and maintenance of the organization's Compliance Management System (CMS).
• Ensure adherence to applicable federal and state banking regulations, including consumer protection requirements.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assist with implementing policy, procedure, and operational updates.
• Perform compliance reviews, testing, monitoring activities, and remediation tracking.
• Manage compliance reporting and support consumer complaint oversight.

• Serve as a trusted compliance advisor to senior leadership and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare compliance updates, reporting materials, and risk assessments for executive leadership and governance committees.
• Coordinate regulatory examinations, internal audits, and corrective action plans.
• Develop and deliver compliance training initiatives across the organization.
• Promote a strong culture of regulatory awareness and accountability.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of banking experience with a focus on BSA/AML, regulatory compliance, financial crimes, or enterprise risk.
• Strong understanding of BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, AML regulations, OFAC requirements, and consumer banking compliance.
• Experience with AML monitoring systems, compliance platforms, and banking technology environments.
• Strong analytical, investigative, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret regulations, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively in a deadline-driven environment.