High-Risk Team Lead

Synovus • Frankfort, KY

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About The Position

The BSA Advisor is responsible for providing expert guidance and oversight on the organization's Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance program. This role ensures that the firm adheres to all applicable laws and regulations, identifies and mitigates risks, and supports the development and implementation of effective compliance strategies. The BSA Advisor reviews and analyzes transaction activity to detect potential suspicious activity and ensure compliance with BSA/AML regulations. This role develops and maintains policies and procedures, conducts risk assessments, and provides recommendations for process improvements. The Advisor collaborates with internal teams to deliver training, supports audits and regulatory examinations, and prepares detailed reports for senior management. Additionally, the Advisor monitors regulatory changes, investigates compliance issues, and participates in special projects to enhance the BSA/AML program. The information on this description has been provided to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, law, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in BSA/AML compliance, audit, or risk management within the financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of BSA/AML regulations, compliance best practices, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as CAMS or similar are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes transaction activity to detect potential suspicious activity and ensure compliance with BSA/AML regulations.
• Develops and maintains policies and procedures.
• Conducts risk assessments and provides recommendations for process improvements.
• Collaborates with internal teams to deliver training.
• Supports audits and regulatory examinations.
• Prepares detailed reports for senior management.
• Monitors regulatory changes.
• Investigates compliance issues.
• Participates in special projects to enhance the BSA/AML program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior