BSA/AML Compliance Officer - To 110K - Dallas, TX - Job 3484

<h3>BSA/AML Compliance Officer – To $110K – Dallas, TX – Job # 3484</h3><h3>Who We Are</h3><h3>The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Lincolnshire, IL &amp; Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers around providing the very best available banking and accounting talent. In fact, most of our recruiters are former bankers or accountants themselves!</h3><h3>We know how to evaluate the very best banking and accounting talent available in the market. Whether you are a candidate seeking a new opportunity or a bank or company president trying to fill an essential position, The Symicor Group stands ready to deliver premium results for you.</h3><h3>The Position</h3><h3>Our client is seeking to fill a BSA/AML Compliance role in the greater Dallas, TX area. This role will be responsible for the administration of the Bank’s regulatory compliance function.</h3><h3>This position comes with a generous salary of up to $110K and full benefits package. (This is not a remote position.)</h3><h3>BSA/AML Compliance Officer responsibilities include:</h3><ul>
<li><h3>Lead and oversee the Bank’s Financial Crime Risk Management (FCRM) program, ensuring compliance with BSA, AML, CFT, OFAC, and fraud detection regulations.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Design and implement appropriate quality control processes as part of the operational integrity of the FCRM program.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Oversee transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, and customer due diligence processes to ensure timely and accurate identification of financial crimes.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Manage certain components of third-party relationships, including vendors and larger customers, ensuring they meet the Bank’s standards for financial crime risk management.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Supervise and develop the BSA/AML/CFT team, fostering a high-performance culture and continuous professional growth.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Work closely with internal stakeholders, including legal, compliance, risk management, and operations teams, to ensure the FCRM program is effectively integrated across the Bank.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Develop and deliver training programs to ensure all employees understand financial crime risks and the Bank’s compliance policies and procedures.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Promote a culture of compliance throughout the Bank, emphasizing the importance of financial crime prevention and detection.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Ensure the FCRM program meets or exceeds regulatory standards, staying current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Interpret and apply regulatory requirements, providing clear guidance to stakeholders and ensuring the Bank’s policies and procedures are compliant.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Serve as the primary contact for examiners during Financial Crime-related examinations, managing the entire process from engagement to resolution, including working closely with audit teams and managing any required audits.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Act as a key liaison with regulators, auditors, and examiners, providing necessary documentation and explanations related to the FCRM program.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Conduct regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate financial crime risks, ensuring effective controls are in place and continuously improved.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Collaborate with senior management to integrate the FCRM program into strategic banking initiatives, ensuring it supports new business lines.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Prepare and present regular reports to the Board of Directors on the FCRM program’s status, including key metrics, compliance updates, and emerging risks.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Lead training and education initiatives for the Board on financial crime risks and regulatory changes, fostering informed decision-making and active engagement.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Ensure continuous Board involvement in overseeing the Bank’s financial crime risk management efforts.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Stay informed of emerging trends and technologies in financial crime risk management, incorporating advanced analytics and innovative solutions into the FCRM program.</h3></li>
<li><h3>Regularly review and enhance the FCRM program’s policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure ongoing effectiveness and efficiency.</h3></li>
</ul><h3>Who Are You?</h3><h3>You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for an opportunity where you can pursue your interests and your passion. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but merely the starting point for your future.</h3><h3>You also bring the following skills and experience:</h3><ul>
<li><h3>Bachelor’s degree in law, business administration, or similar discipline preferred</h3></li>
<li><h3>Ten years direct experience in BSA/AML compliance, BSA/AML audit, regulatory examination, or a combination thereof</h3></li>
<li><h3>Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation or equivalent required</h3></li>
<li><h3>Five years direct experience leading a team or department</h3></li>
<li><h3>Experience working directly with auditors to remediate compliance issues</h3></li>
<li><h3>Experience in oral and written communications, including preparing reports and making presentations, to executive leadership, board and regulators</h3></li>
<li><h3>Comprehensive understanding of bank deposit operations, lending activities, cash-intensive and high-risk business banking, and other related consumer banking and compliance functions</h3></li>
<li><h3>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</h3></li>
<li><h3>Strong understanding of industry trends, laws, and the U.S. regulatory framework</h3></li>
<li><h3>Experience developing and managing BSA/AML risk management programs at a federally regulated bank</h3></li>
<li><h3>Ability to make important decisions under pressure</h3></li>
<li><h3>Flexible and solution-driven perspective, and a determination and desire to find answers to complex issues</h3></li>
<li><h3>Confident in managing policies, procedures and guidelines</h3></li>
<li><h3>Exposure to curating, executing and monitoring compliance project.</h3></li>
</ul><h3>The next step is yours. Email us your current resume along with the position you are considering to:</h3><h3>resumes@symicorgroup.com</h3><h3><br></h3><h3><br></h3>