Bank Secrecy Act / Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer

Job Family:

Ethics & Compliance

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

The Guidehouse Trust Company (GHTC) BSA/AML Compliance Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day management, development, and effectiveness of the GHTC compliance program. Reporting to the Guidehouse Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, responsibilities will include:

• Providing BSA/AML/Sanctions advisory and industry domain expertise to help the company design and strengthen the BSA/AML Program for GHTC.
• Managing Guidehouse’s day-to-day compliance risk management efforts and ensuring appropriate governance over Guidehouse Trust’ BSA/AML/OFAC and Sanctions compliance functions and regulatory obligations.
• Maintaining and ensuring GHTC has risk-based policies, procedures, and controls, designed to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and applicable guidance of local, state and federal banking and other supervisory agencies.
• Acting as a point of contact and manage interactions with and reporting to, regulatory or other governmental bodies, or those working on their behalf, as pertains to GHTC compliance activities.
• Overseeing the BSA/AML/Sanctions training program and providing training to all employees, inclusive of the Board of Directors.
• Serving as a decision maker in conjunction with other designated individuals on possible suspicious activity and SAR decisions and ensures SARs are properly filed and reported internally.
• Promptly reporting any compliance related issues, breach, regulatory action to the Chief Compliance Officer.
• Regularly reporting to senior management and the Board or a designated Board Committee regarding status of ongoing compliance.
• Complying with the reporting obligations expected of a trust company. High level of integrity to handle sensitive information and resolve compliance discrepancies appropriately.
• Contributing to the broader Guidehouse Ethics & Compliance team on activities such as policy development, compliance trainings, ethics consultations, and internal investigations.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university.
• 10+ years' experience in banking compliance, legal or other control related function at a financial institution, of which at least 3 years in a compliance managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of US Federal, state and local rules and regulations, in particular, BSA/AML/OFAC (Sanctions).
• Strong organizational, project management, and multi-tasking skills with demonstrated ability to manage expectations and deliver results.
• Knowledge of operations, regulatory reporting, and trust products. Ability to prepare comprehensive written reports and experience interacting with regulators and legal counsel.
• Strong Business & People Acumen: The position requires a strong ability to establish positive working relationships with internal peers and team members to get cooperation necessary to achieve goals.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritize work in fast paced environment.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Law or advanced degree preferred, but not required.
• BSA/AML Certifications.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [email protected].  Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.  Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [email protected]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.