BSA Director

Suffolk Credit Union is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead our Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) efforts. As the Director of BSA/AML, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of our BSA/AML compliance program, ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements, and managing a team of AML professionals.

• Develop and maintain BSA/AML compliance programs for Suffolk Credit Union.
• Proactively manage and prevent fraud across all products and channels.
• Liaise with law enforcement on criminal cases.
• Identify BSA/AML/OFAC compliance risks and ensure the development of procedures to mitigate them.
• Implement and enhance BSA and OFAC policies, procedures, and legal reporting requirements.
• Manage BSA/AML/OFAC monitoring systems to identify suspicious or fraudulent activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate regulatory reporting.
• Oversee daily AML staff operations and provide coaching/training as needed.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on escalated AML and BSA/OFAC issues.
• Maintain a robust SAR investigation, review, and reporting process.
• Conduct BSA/AML/OFAC risk assessments and liaise with NCUA examiners, auditors, and vendors.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Eight (8)+ years of previous BSA and AML experience at a retail financial institution.
• ACAMS certification.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state regulations impacting credit unions.
• Proficient in risk analysis techniques, regulatory environments, and fraud prevention trends within the financial industry.
• Strong understanding of financial industry operations, credit union products, services, policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Expertise in facility and information security techniques.
• Advanced skills in data analysis using spreadsheet software.
• Proven ability to meet multiple complex deadlines, articulate ideas effectively, and handle confidential information with tact.

Suffolk Credit Union provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and prohibits discrimination of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.