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Job Summary

Job Description

LOCATION

Off-site Utah

SCHEDULE

Full Time

To be effective, an individual must be able to perform each job duty successfully.

• Lead and manage the daily activities of BSA Program Administration team, ensuring timely execution of data validations, alert testing, and system configuration updates.
• Provide regular reporting and metrics related to monitoring effectiveness, parameter performance, and system health to BSA leadership.
• Oversee data integrity between the core platform and the BSA/AML system; ensure monitoring logic and parameters are functioning as intended.
• Administer sections of the annual BSA/AML and OFAC risk assessment, including gap analysis and recommendations for updates to controls.
• Analyze internal controls, identify weaknesses, propose corrective actions, and monitor issues through sustainable closure.
• Ensure high-risk account and sanctions screening workflows are performed accurately, documented appropriately, and escalated as needed.
• Partner cross functionally with first- and second-line teams to address BSA/AML/CFT impacts and implement practical, risk-based solutions.
• Manage above-the-line and below-the-line alert testing to evaluate parameter effectiveness and support ongoing model optimization.
• Maintain and adjust region, country, industry, occupation, and sanctions risk agents to ensure appropriate risk scoring and member monitoring.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance internal procedures and job aids related to BSA/AML systems and governance processes.
• Coordinate aspects of the third-party model validation process; partner with vendors and internal teams to mitigate model risk and validate system behavior.
• Prepare data, documentation, and internal walkthroughs for regulatory examinations, audits, and internal testing reviews.
• Assist with BSA/AML/CFT training content and awareness initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Perform other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Education and Experience

• 5+ years direct risk/BSA/compliance related experience, including leadership in either people or technical roles.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) preferred. 

Knowledge & Skills

• Extensive knowledge and application of BSA/AML/CFT laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with FFIEC BSA/AML Manual, FinCEN guidance, and OFAC requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of risk assessment methodologies, model validation concepts, and AML risk indicators.
• Problem solving skills.
• Verbal/written communication skills.

Leadership and Organization Development

• Personally trains and develops direct reports and demonstrates ownership in the development of each team member, with emphasis on leveraging diversity.
• Works effectively and regularly across functions.
• Responsible for effectiveness of team and performance results.
• Promotes a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Scope and Strategic Impact

• Manages daily activities of the BSA Program Administration team.
• Responsible for overall direction, coordination and evaluation of team.
• Limited to no revenue generation responsibilities (except for sales roles).
• Operates with some autonomy on role specific operational matters.
• Proactively identifies and resolves issues that impact the business.
• Sets objectives for self and/or a team/project members.
• Delivers the results that have a tangible impact for function or business process.
• May provide some input to strategic planning.
• Implements strategic plans with consideration of available resources and operational challenges.
• Strategic planning horizon generally 6 months or less.

Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving

• Applies significant knowledge of principles, advanced techniques and theories to create unprecedented solutions.
• Uses extensive intuition and experience to complement data.
• Gathers and analyzes information at an advanced level.
• Implementation of solutions requires a short to medium term view.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data quality.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES / WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, talk, and hear consistently.

Vision Requirements

• Close vision (clear at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear at 20 feet or more)
• Ability to distinguish colors

Weight Lifted or Force Exerted

• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Environmental

• Typical office environment with no unusual conditions.

Noise Environment

• Moderate office noise (computers, printers, typical foot traffic).

***This Job is not eligible to be performed in Colorado or Connecticut, either remotely or in-person.***

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