We are a hybrid, remote-office company dedicated to growing our talent anywhere! We have onsite locations in: Sioux Falls, SD, Scottsdale, AZ, Louisville, KY, Troy, MI, Franklin, TN, Easton, PA. At Pathward, we take tremendous pride in our purpose to create financial inclusion for all™. We are a financial empowerment company that works with innovators to increase financial availability, choice, and opportunity for all. We strive to remove barriers that traditional institutions put in the way of financial access, and promote economic mobility by providing responsible, secure, high quality financial products. We are a team of problem solvers and innovators who celebrate our differences and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger and well-positioned for success. We celebrate, and embrace, our team members through our *HUMBLE*HUNGRY*SMART approach, and we believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve.
VP, BSA/AML Operations
Location
United States
Posted
73 days ago
Salary
$125K - $208K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
VP, BSA/AML Operations
Pathward, N.A.
We are a hybrid, remote-office company dedicated to growing our talent anywhere! We have onsite locations in: Sioux Falls, SD, Scottsdale, AZ, Louisville, KY, Troy, MI, Franklin, TN, Easton, PA. At Pathward, we take tremendous pride in our purpose to create financial inclusion for all™. We are a financial empowerment company that works with innovators to increase financial availability, choice, and opportunity for all. We strive to remove barriers that traditional institutions put in the way of financial access, and promote economic mobility by providing responsible, secure, high quality financial products. We are a team of problem solvers and innovators who celebrate our differences and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger and well-positioned for success. We celebrate, and embrace, our team members through our *HUMBLE*HUNGRY*SMART approach, and we believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve. About the Role: The Vice President, BSA/AML Operations is responsible for the leadership, execution, and oversight of Pathward’s Suspicious Activity Monitoring (SAM) operational function, ensuring compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), AML regulations, and OCC supervisory expectations. This role provides senior‑level management over alert and case investigations arising from SAM‑related triggers and ensures that Pathward maintains a well‑governed, risk‑based, and sustainable monitoring and reporting framework. Responsible for supporting and enhancing the organization's Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance program. What You Will Do: - Provides direct oversight of managers responsible for SAM alert review, case investigations, SAR reporting, and CTR reporting activities. - Oversees investigations generated through Actimize and FCRM transaction monitoring systems. - Manages operational performance across alerts, cases, SARs, CTRs, and regulatory responsiveness, ensuring adherence to established SLAs and quality standards. - Serves as a key operational leader within Pathward’s Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) Program, partnering closely with Compliance, Technology, Data Analytics, Program Management, and Assurance functions. - Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive BSA/AML policies, procedures, and controls - Assist in overseeing various components of the BSA/AML program including customer due diligence, sanctions screening, AML and sanctions screening, and suspicious activity reporting, where applicable - Participate in risk assessments to identify and evaluate BSA/AML risks across products, services, customers, and geographic locations - Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives that enhance program effectiveness Key Responsibilities Operational Oversight & Investigations - Ensure alerts and cases are reviewed, investigated, documented, and dispositioned in accordance with Pathward policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. - Maintain accountability for: - SAM alerts and case investigations - SAR identification, preparation, review, and timely filing - CTR accuracy and timeliness - Escalation of investigations requiring Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) - Ensure timely, complete, and defensible responses to: - 314(a) information requests - Law enforcement inquiries - Subpoenas and regulatory requests Governance, Metrics & Board Reporting - Develop, maintain, and report key risk indicators (KRIs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for management committees and the Board, including: - Alert and case volumes and aging - SLA performance and exceptions - SAR and CTR filing trends - Staffing capacity and productivity - Emerging typologies and risk trends - Translate operational data into clear, risk‑focused narratives aligned with OCC expectations for senior management and Board oversight. Risk Management & Root Cause Analysis - Lead root cause analysis for operational issues, trends, or findings, including: - Assessment of existing controls and their effectiveness - Identification of control gaps and needed enhancements - Recommendation of risk‑based remediation actions - Ensure root cause analysis supports sustainable remediation and aligns with Pathward’s enterprise risk management framework. Technology, Data Analytics & Rule Tuning - Partner with FCC Program Management, Data Analytics, and Technology Assurance to: - Support tuning and optimization of SAM rules and scenarios - Evaluate alert quality, false positives, and risk coverage - Ensure rule changes and system enhancements are appropriately governed, tested, and documented Policies, Procedures & Talent Development - Develops corporate and/or organizational policies and authorizes their implementation. Detailed knowledge of company allows for innovative concepts and promoting new ideas. Provides direction to senior managers in various areas, groups, and/or operations. Recognized as an influential leader. Ensure SAM‑related policies, procedures, and investigation standards remain current, accurate, and aligned with regulatory guidance and operational practice. - Consistently works with abstract ideas or situations across functional areas of the business. Through assessment of intangible variables, identifies and evaluates fundamental issues, providing strategy and direction for major functional areas. Requires in-depth knowledge of the functional area, business strategies, and the company’s goals. - Directs and controls the activities of one or more functional areas, divisions, product groups or service areas through senior managers who have overall responsibility for the successful operation of those assigned areas. Establish and maintain a strong training, quality assurance, and mentorship framework for managers and analysts. Promote a culture of accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement across SAM Operations. What You Will Need: - Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CAMS) preferred. - Extensive experience in BSA/AML operations, financial crimes investigations, and SAM programs within a regulated financial institution. - Demonstrated leadership experience managing managers and large investigative teams. - Strong working knowledge of Actimize, FCRM, and enterprise transaction monitoring systems. - Proven ability to engage effectively with regulators, auditors, and senior leadership. - Exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational skills. The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive and may be changed at any time. Salary range: $125,000– $208,000 The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this role. Individual pay within the range will be determined by multiple factors which can include but are not limited to a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your location during the hiring process. Ranges may be modified in the future. This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based incentive opportunity. Pathward offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health insurance, 401(k) retirement benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid time off, and more. #LI-Remote Don’t have everything listed under qualifications? If you’re excited about this role but your experiences don’t match exactly to everything in the posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other Pathward roles. Pathward is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers candidates for roles without regard to their race, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability or any other category protected by law. Who we are: Our commitment to inclusion is woven into our DNA. We believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy, national origin, age (age 40 and over), disability, genetic information, marital status, hair texture or hairstyle, ancestry, service in the uniformed services, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws. Please click here to learn more about our benefits and review information about our Privacy Policy, Affirmative Action Plan and other notices. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For assistance completing an application, please contact a Pathward People & Culture Representative by emailing – careers@pathward.com Please click here to view Pathward's Applicant Privacy Notice. Applications will be accepted for a minimum of 3 days after posting, and there is no predetermined date by which applications should be submitted. Knowingly submitting false information will result in disqualification for consideration of future positions, termination of employment and forfeiture of other rights. Candidate Scam Warning We encourage you to be cautious of hiring scams that impersonate Pathward. 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