Director of AML BSA and OFAC Compliance

Overview:

We partner with regulated organizations seeking a senior AML leader to oversee and strengthen enterprise-wide anti–money laundering (AML), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), and OFAC sanctions compliance programs. This role supports high-impact regulatory initiatives and works closely with compliance leadership, legal, audit, and risk stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee AML, BSA, and OFAC compliance programs across the organization
• Manage and enhance transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and escalation frameworks
• Oversee SAR governance, filings, and regulatory communications
• Support and respond to regulatory exams, audits, and enforcement actions
• Drive remediation efforts, issue management, and corrective action plans
• Develop, review, and update AML/BSA/OFAC policies, procedures, and controls
• Partner with Legal, Risk, Audit, and Operations on compliance initiatives
• Provide guidance to compliance teams and senior stakeholders on regulatory expectations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications (CAMS, CFE, CRCM) strongly preferred
• 8–12+ years of experience in AML, BSA, and/or OFAC compliance
• Prior experience in a leadership or program oversight role
• Strong knowledge of U.S. regulatory frameworks and enforcement expectations
• Experience supporting regulatory exams, audits, and remediation initiatives
• Background in financial services, banking, fintech, insurance, or other highly regulated environments
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Compensation:

• $180,000–$230,000 base salary + bonus potential, depending on experience and market

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged

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Pay:$180,000.00 - $230,000.00