Bank Secrecy Act / Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer

Guidehouse•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Guidehouse Trust Company (GHTC) BSA/AML Compliance Officer manages, develops, and ensures the effectiveness of GHTC’s compliance program. The role reports to the Guidehouse Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer and provides BSA/AML/Sanctions expertise to help design and strengthen the program. It manages daily compliance risk and governance for GHTC’s BSA/AML/OFAC and sanctions functions and regulatory obligations. The officer maintains risk-based policies, procedures, and controls to support compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and guidance from local, state, and federal banking and other supervisory agencies. The role serves as a contact for regulatory and governmental bodies, oversees compliance training for employees and the Board of Directors, and participates in suspicious activity and SAR decisions, ensuring that SARs are properly filed and reported internally. The officer reports compliance issues promptly to the Chief Compliance Officer and regularly updates senior management and the Board or a designated committee on compliance status. The position also contributes to broader Guidehouse Ethics & Compliance work, including policy development, training, ethics consultations, and internal investigations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
At least 10 years of experience in banking compliance, legal, or another control-related function at a financial institution, including at least 3 years in a compliance managerial role.
Strong knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local rules and regulations, particularly BSA/AML/OFAC (Sanctions).
Strong organizational, project management, and multitasking skills, with demonstrated ability to manage expectations and deliver results.
Knowledge of operations, regulatory reporting, and trust products.
Ability to prepare comprehensive written reports and experience interacting with regulators and legal counsel.
Strong business and people acumen, including the ability to establish positive working relationships and gain cooperation from peers and team members.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
High integrity and ability to handle sensitive information and resolve compliance discrepancies appropriately.

Nice To Haves

Law or advanced degree preferred, but not required.
BSA/AML certifications.

Responsibilities

Provide BSA/AML/Sanctions advisory services and industry expertise to help design and strengthen the GHTC BSA/AML Program.
Manage day-to-day compliance risk management and ensure appropriate governance of GHTC’s BSA/AML/OFAC and sanctions functions and regulatory obligations.
Maintain risk-based policies, procedures, and controls supporting compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and regulatory guidance.
Act as a point of contact for and manage interactions and reporting to regulatory or governmental bodies regarding GHTC compliance activities.
Oversee the BSA/AML/Sanctions training program and provide training to employees and the Board of Directors.
Participate as a decision maker with designated individuals on suspicious activity and SAR decisions, and ensure SARs are properly filed and reported internally.
Promptly report compliance issues, breaches, and regulatory actions to the Chief Compliance Officer.
Regularly report ongoing compliance status to senior management and the Board or a designated Board Committee.
Comply with reporting obligations applicable to a trust company.
Handle sensitive information with integrity and resolve compliance discrepancies appropriately.
Contribute to Guidehouse Ethics & Compliance activities, including policy development, compliance training, ethics consultations, and internal investigations.