BSA Compliance Officer

About Forma

The market for employee benefits is broken. Companies spend millions annually on employee benefits that employees neither value nor regularly use. Founded in 2017, Forma set out to build a better model by challenging traditional one-size-fits-all approaches.

Forma’s flexible benefits software helps companies offer competitive benefits packages while reducing costs and inefficiencies, by giving employees more choice and flexibility in how they spend their benefit allowances. The platform also saves HR professionals countless hours managing and supporting various point solutions.

Using Forma, companies can select from a suite of products that include Lifestyle Spending Accounts, Health Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, Flexible Spending Accounts, and more to design and deliver customized benefits programs–all through a single platform. Employees then have three choices to spend account funds: The Forma Store with discounted products and services, The Forma Visa Card, or claim reimbursement backed by Forma’s world-class member support team.

Forma has helped hundreds of the world’s most admired companies, including Stripe, Zoom, Lululemon, and Affirm, design and support flexible, inclusive benefits programs for nearly a million employees. And, we are seeing great success with 75 NPS, and 98 CSAT ratings from members.

Forma is backed by Emergence Capital and Ribbit Capital and has received numerous awards for its exponential growth, its software innovation, and as a “Great Place to Work.” 

About the Role 

The Compliance Officer will design and execute Forma’s  compliance function to meet bank and regulatory requirements, and to support Forma’s future growth and product innovation. You will design, implement, and manage core elements of a robust regulatory compliance program. This will involve developing a roadmap for implementation of initiatives, ensuring all key stakeholders are brought into the delivery plan, and managing delivery in an agile and risk-based manner. You will manage Forma’s policies and procedures , and serve as the BSA officer for external responsibilities. This is a player-coach role with a future opportunity to expand and lead the compliance team.

You Will 

• Design and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the BSA, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws, and other regulatory requirements.

• Establishing a comprehensive compliance program that includes risk assessments, training, and monitoring.

• Monitor transactions for suspicious activities that could indicate money laundering, terrorist financing, or other illegal activities.

• Provide UAR (Unusual Activity Reporting) to banking partners for possible SAR filings

• Provide training on BSA/AML regulations and the institution’s policies and procedures.

• Conduct regular audits and independent testing of the BSA/AML compliance program to ensure its effectiveness.

• Act as the primary point of contact with regulatory bodies and banking partners regarding BSA/AML issues.

• Maintain comprehensive records of compliance activities, including training, audits, reports, and any actions taken in response to suspicious activities.

• Conduct periodic risk assessments to identify and assess the institution’s vulnerabilities to money laundering and financial crimes.

• Report to senior management and the board of directors on the status of the BSA/AML compliance program.

Preferred Skills

• A deep understanding of the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws, USA PATRIOT Act, and other relevant regulations and guidelines.

• Awareness of global AML standards, such as those set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

• Ability to analyze complex data, identify patterns, and detect unusual or suspicious activity.

• Proficiency in using compliance and transaction monitoring systems.

• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate reporting and documentation.

• Ability to scrutinize transactions and customer behavior for signs of potential non-compliance.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly convey compliance requirements and findings to various stakeholders.

• Ability to provide training and education to staff on BSA/AML topics.

• Aptitude for identifying compliance issues and developing solutions to mitigate risks.

• Critical thinking skills to address complex regulatory challenges.

• Familiarity with financial compliance software and systems used for transaction monitoring and reporting.

• Basic understanding of data analysis tools and techniques.

• Ability to conduct risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies.

• Understanding of the risk landscape related to money laundering and financial crimes.

Preferred Experience

• 5-7 years of experience in a compliance role, preferably within the financial services industry.

• Prior experience specifically in BSA/AML compliance or financial crime prevention is highly desirable.

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, law, or a related field 

• Advanced degrees or certifications, such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)

• Experience working with regulatory agencies or within regulated industries.

• Experience managing compliance teams or projects, including training and mentoring junior staff.

• Experience conducting audits, investigations, or assessments related to financial compliance.

Benefits and Perks

• Remote-first working environment

• Medical, dental and vision insurance plans

• Employee wellness program

• One-time home office stipend

• 401(k) savings plan

• Flexible PTO policy

• 12 weeks Parental Leave + 4 additional weeks for the Birthing Parent

At Forma, we value diversity, and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Duties and responsibilities may not all be covered in the description, or may change over time at the discretion of Forma. You’re encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. At Forma, we welcome diverse perspectives, and people who think rigorously / aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. Join us!