Serve as subject matter expert for scheduled and ad-hoc assessments of BSA / AML and OFAC risk across lines of business and assess controls in place to mitigate such risks.
Report to the Deputy BSA/AML Officer within the BSA/AML and OFAC Advisory team.
Ensure assessments address regulatory, legal and enterprise policy requirements, emerging risks and trends and the impact to such risk driven by supporting controls.
Perform risk assessments, synthesize analyses, identify root cause(s), and provide recommendations to management that influence business solutions.
Plan, manage, and execute the annual risk assessment process that assesses the BSA/AML and Sanctions compliance risk across the bank including all lines of business.
Conduct ad-hoc assessments to document Santander’s exposure to emerging risks and trends and the status of existing, or need for creation of, supporting controls for mitigation.
Support other risk assessments and analysis as requested.
Analyze both qualitative and quantitative data and generate thematic observations and strategic recommendations.
Prepare written reports for a variety of stakeholders, including executive-level reporting for regularly scheduled Compliance Committee meetings.
Document and organize supporting evidence.
Design and execute governance routines to enhance efficiency and quality.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Finance, Business or equivalent field. - Required.
5+ Years Compliance, Legal, Regulatory, or Financial Services. - Preferred.
Advanced knowledge of BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, and OFAC Sanctions regulatory requirements.
Experience monitoring and assessing money laundering and sanctions risk in a retail and commercial banking environment.
Experience planning, executing, and reporting on compliance monitoring and assessment activities.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify detailed compliance and project risks while simultaneously understanding overall strategy.
A highly motivated self-starter who is adaptive and skilled at navigating the complexities associated with cross-functional projects and large organizations.
Proven success in working both independently and collaboratively.
Excellent at managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills with experience building strong relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders (including examiners and auditors).
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, interacting with non-executive and executive management across business lines and control functions.
Excellent presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex problems and solutions through concise and clear messaging.
Demonstrated experience facilitating change to achieve measurable results.
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