Program Manager

Synovus•Raleigh, NC

31d

About The Position

Plans, manages, communicates, and implements activities that ensure compliance with regulatory expectations and requirements specific to third party systems, technologies, and relationships. Supports the build and implementation of a strong and effective Compliance program designed to combat money laundering and terrorist financing consistently throughout the organization. Manages BSA and OFAC technology solution(s) including transaction monitoring, screening, alert/case management, and risk scoring. Ensures the system is functioning as designed and is enhanced as needed to meet department needs and goals. Ensures systems have appropriate and accurate data to function properly. Partners with internal and external parties to deliver documented and compliant regulatory systems and controls. Uses professional knowledge, experience and analytical criteria to identify BSA/AML/OFAC compliance risk and helps ensure that proper controls, procedures, processes and training are developed to mitigate these risks.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree Batchelor's Degree in Business Admin or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Five years of experience
Proficient in Word, Excel, and automated monitoring systems
Interpersonal skills and the ability to comfortably speak with individuals of all levels within and outside the organization
Proficient in BSA/AML/OFAC system troubleshooting, design/requirements development, and testing
Expertise in data mapping/validation/analysis
Understands risk tolerances
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to interact and influence successfully at all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

Preferred ACAMS or equivalent certification
Reporting and Technical skills using tools such as SQL Assistant, SAS, R, Python, Tableau, SPSS, Access

Responsibilities

BSA Technology Platform Administration
Assists in resolving business system problems and/or assumes responsibility for maintaining system accuracy and data integrity.
Performs root cause analyses of data errors and system issues identified.
Partners with BSA production teams to support, report and optimize processes.
Responsible for documenting the system current configurations and validation efforts regularly partnering with Model Risk Management to ensure developed models are rated appropriately.
Supports multiple system related projects to enhance and build sustainable integrated processes.
Delivers regular technology presentations/updates to senior management and provide reporting and documentation for the BSA Compliance Committee.
Ensures the systems and technology vendors are alignment with third party risk management and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) standards and governance.
Creates and/or maintains accurate and up-to-date desktop procedures of all functions performed.
Acts as a technology liaison with internal unitss.
Each team member is expected to be aware of risk within their functional area. This includes observing all policies, procedures, laws, regulations and risk limits specific to their role. Additionally, they should raise and report known or suspected violations to the appropriate Company authority in a timely fashion.
Performs other related duties as required.