VP, BSA & Sanctions Program Risk Management

Role Overview

• Conduct and maintain the enterprise-wide BSA/AML & Sanctions risk assessments, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all products, services, customers, and geographies
• Partnering with key internal and external teams to perform risk assessments for new products, services, customer types, and business initiatives to identify potential BSA/AML & Sanctions exposure prior to launch
• Establish, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) to measure program effectiveness and identify emerging risk trends
• Assist in prepare executive-level reporting and presentations for senior leadership, board committees, and regulators on program risk posture
• Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends to proactively identify risks and recommend program enhancements
• Provide second-line oversight of third-party program managers and partners performing BSA/AML/Sanctions functions on behalf of the Bank
• Ensure BSA/AML/Sanctions activities performed by business lines are executed consistent with program requirements and the Bank's risk appetite
• Provide risk-based recommendations to BSA leadership and business lines on control design, policy development, and process improvements
• Collaborate with Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, and other control functions to ensure alignment of risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and professional development to staff
• Support talent management including hiring, performance management, and succession planning
• Foster a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Lead or participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (JD, MBA, or master’s in a related field) preferred.
• CAMS, CFCS, or similar certification.
• 8+ years of AML or financial crime experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Deep understanding of BSA/AML regulatory requirements and evolving financial crime typologies
• Strong knowledge of enterprise risk management, governance frameworks, and internal control principles
• Knowledge of financial crimes technology platforms, transaction monitoring systems, and data analytics
• Proven track record implementing and managing BSA/AML compliance programs and independent testing functions at complex financial institutions.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills in ambiguous situations
• Collaborative approach with proven ability to build partnerships across functions.
• Influencing others
• Innovation
• Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen
• Outcome Driven
• Planning and Organization
• Empowering others

Benefits

• health insurance
• 401(k) retirement benefits
• life insurance
• disability benefits
• paid time off