AML Compliance Officer- Onsite OKC, OK

APMEX•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•$66,000 - $71,000•Onsite

About The Position

APMEX is seeking an AML Compliance Officer to join their dynamic Accounting Team! The AML Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring APMEX’s adherence to applicable laws and regulations by conducting compliance monitoring and testing across all lines of business, products, and functions. This role involves designing and executing BSA/AML, OFAC, and Fraud testing programs, as well as implementing continuous monitoring to assess regulatory compliance. The position requires both independent work and collaboration with the Compliance Team and other business units. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of BSA/AML, OFAC, and Fraud regulations, understands associated risks and operational processes, and has experience in testing or auditing. A commitment to continuous learning and driving process improvements is essential. APMEX is a billion-dollar ecommerce company that is the leader in Precious Metals. Our customers love our selection and service – our employees love our values and culture. Our APMEX team is large enough to get the job done better than anyone else in the industry, while being small enough to listen to, and care about our employees. Without their dedication, APMEX would not continue to be named the #1 Specialty eRetailer by Internet Retailer Magazine! Come see why APMEX was "Voted as one of the Best Places to Work in Oklahoma!" Join the team today!

Requirements

Accountability & Dependability: Demonstrates ownership of tasks, ensuring quality and timely completion with minimal supervision.
Business Alignment: Aligns team objectives and deliverables with organizational strategy to drive cohesive performance.
Change Leadership: Leads and supports change initiatives, guiding teams through transitions and mitigating impact.
Coaching & Mentoring: Fosters professional growth through constructive feedback, guidance, and encouragement.
Confidentiality: Maintains strict adherence to privacy laws and organizational policies, disclosing information only when legally required or with informed consent.
Communication: Communicates effectively across channels, delivering clear reports and presentations, sharing ideas, and actively listening.
Decision Making & Judgment: Makes informed, timely decisions by evaluating facts, risks, and organizational goals.
Ethics & Integrity: Builds trust through consistent honesty, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
Leadership: Inspires and motivates teams to achieve organizational mission and goals.
Staff Management: Develops and manages staff to enhance performance and job success.
Teamwork: Cultivates collaboration and commitment within teams to achieve shared objectives.
Adaptability in High-Volume Environments: Maintains quality and service levels in dynamic, deadline-driven settings.
High School Diploma Required
Minimum 3 years of BSA/AML, OFAC, and Fraud compliance, risk management, or audit experience, with a strong focus on risk assessment and controls Required
In-depth knowledge of BSA/AML (KYC, CIP, CDD, EDD), OFAC, and Fraud regulations, as well as financial services compliance and operations, including FinCEN, BSA, state laws, and other relevant regulations.
Proven team leadership and management experience.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; effective in team-oriented environments.
High ethical standards with advanced critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic settings.
Maintain recognized professional certifications in risk management and compliance, particularly in BSA/AML or Fraud Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
Industry experience in precious metals, banking, commodities, MSBs, or casinos.
Proficient in data analysis tools and techniques
Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
Familiarity with analytical software such as SAS, Tableau, or ACL.
Examples include:
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
Certified AML and Fraud Professional (CAFP)
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Responsibilities

Conduct risk-based monitoring and evaluation activities, including risk assessments, testing, analysis of findings, and reporting, to ensure effective and sustainable risk management processes.
Apply expertise in BSA/AML regulations (KYC, CIP, CDD, EDD), OFAC, and Fraud compliance, staying current with industry trends and emerging issues to inform risk management strategies and testing plans.
Interpret and ensure compliance with reporting requirements for legal documents (e.g., subpoena responses, suspicious activity reports, Form 8300) and review trust and estate documents for accuracy.
Assess credit risk across customers, dealers, and suppliers, including chargebacks and market loss policy implications.
Utilize data analysis tools to quantify risks, evaluate controls, and identify potential weaknesses or gaps.
Review and update compliance policies, procedures, and risk programs to align with current regulations and laws.
Deliver annual AML/BSA/OFAC training programs to staff, enhancing awareness and compliance understanding.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with AML and Fraud teams, senior management, internal stakeholders, and auditors.
Coordinate external AML/BSA audits and implement corrective actions as required.
Ensure compliance-related records are accurate and maintained for regulatory requirements.
Maintain an annual AML audit rating of “Satisfactory.”