BSA and Compliance Manager

American First Credit U•Brea, CA

1d•$121,455 - $152,000•Onsite

About The Position

The BSA and Compliance Manager is a leadership position with direct reports that reports to the EVP & Chief Risk and Servicing Officer. The role develops, enhances, and manages the credit union’s Bank Secrecy Act and regulatory compliance programs, providing in-house BSA oversight and management direction for regulatory requirements, compliance risks, and the development and implementation of policies, procedures, products, services, and operational practices. The manager maintains deep knowledge of compliance risk controls and the organization’s overall compliance risk profile. As BSA Officer, the role leads the BSA department and oversees daily monitoring and reporting relating to the Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC, 314(a), and the Customer Identification Program, using industry standards and regulatory guidance. The role also oversees identification, mitigation, and resolution of fraud involving member accounts and plastic card activity. As Compliance Officer, the manager partners with business units to provide leadership and oversight of the credit union’s regulatory compliance management program. This is an onsite position in Brea, California, with a potential hybrid remote schedule after 90 days of employment. The employee must reside in California or be willing to self-relocate. The schedule is Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or four years of equivalent experience in a member service environment; financial services experience is preferred.
At least five years of management experience managing financial operations, regulatory compliance, personnel policies, and support goals.
Ability to interact with all levels of management and staff to obtain results.
Proven experience in coaching, counseling, handling interpersonal conflict, directing, leading, planning, organizing, and implementing performance goals.
Analytical ability to collect data, define problems, recognize impact, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to use investigative techniques to analyze information, determine liability and risk exposure, and mitigate financial losses or business interruptions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency with word processing, Excel spreadsheets, the internet, modification software, digital signing software, and video conferencing, and ability to use online and digital resources to collaborate remotely.
Must reside in California or be willing to self-relocate.

Nice To Haves

Financial services experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, enhance, and manage the credit union’s Bank Secrecy Act and regulatory compliance programs.
Provide BSA oversight and management direction for regulatory requirements and compliance risks.
Guide the development and implementation of policies, procedures, products, services, and operational practices.
Lead the BSA department and oversee daily monitoring and reporting for BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, AML, OFAC, 314(a), and Customer Identification Program requirements.
Oversee the identification, mitigation, and resolution of fraud related to member accounts and plastic card activity.
Partner with business units to provide leadership and oversight of the regulatory compliance management program.
Manage direct reports.