VP BSA Risk Lead at Commonwealth Business Bank – Los Angeles, California

POSITION TITLE: BSA Risk Lead
CORPORATE TITLE: Vice President
DEPARTMENT: BSA
Reports to: Chief Risk Officer

Adheres to Bank policies and procedures and complies with all State and Federal banking regulatory requirements , including but not limited to Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC, Customers Right to Privacy Act, Regulation D, Regulation DD/Truth in savings, USA Patriot Act, CIP, Elder Care, Sexual Harassment, Information Security and Privacy requirements as they pertain to this position.
This position is responsible for escalating suspicious activity to the BSA.

This position is responsible for tracking procedures including updates, developing, implementing, and maintaining a certification/quality control program specific to the BSA program.

• Develops, implements, and manages the inventory control listing of certifications to be completed within the BSA dept.
• Identifies, develops, and maintains automation procedures for the certification process as a whole and for each certification individually
• Completes certifications and submit to the Chief Risk Officer in accordance with the policies and procedures.
• Analyze certification trends for systemic issues and provide feedback to the BSA Risk Officer and Chief Risk Officer.
• Standardizes, develops, and prepares reporting dashboards, management reports, etc.
• Supports regulatory examinations, reviews and internal audits of the bank’s certification process
• Supports the BSA Risk Officer in the completion of the annual risk assessment.
• Develop and track inventory of procedures, including overseeing procedural updates.
• Oversee data validation workflow
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Chief Risk Officer
• Complies fully with all Bank policies and procedures as well as all regulatory requirements (e.g. Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, Code of Conduct, and etc.)
• Must complete all required training

• Proficient skills in analytical and critical thinking
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality and security
• Must possess good computer, written and oral communication skills
• Well-organized, analytical and capable of performing multiple tasks
• Ability to prioritize and use a sound judgment is required
• Ability to direct, control, and follow-up on assignments to ensure compliance with bank policies and procedures.
• Willingness to balance responsibilities with the ability to function effectively as a flexible team member in a busy, demanding, and changing environment

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited 4-year University preferred.
• CAMS Certification preferred
• BSA Experience required