BSA/AML Compliance Deputy—Risk & Policy Lead

Lone Star National Bank; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star National Bank seeks a Deputy BSA Officer to lead BSA/AML and Fraud program design under the FID Director. You will empower policy development, audits, and regulatory examinations while guiding the FID team to manage risk across bank products and services.

Responsibilities include monitoring controls, reporting metrics to executives, and mentoring staff to improve compliance culture and efficiency within the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Business, Finance or related field; 10+ years of banking compliance experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication abilities essential for regulatory oversight.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and understand risk exposure from bank products and services, ensuring BSA/AML controls are adequate.
• Serve as subject matter expert for BSA/AML and Fraud groups, including risk assessments and examinations.
• Provide guidance on day-to-day BSA/AML compliance matters and policy interpretation.
• Coordinate monthly/quarterly reports and communicate metrics to executive management.
• Assist in remediation actions when internal controls fail or risk is identified.
• Develop and implement the Bank’s BSA program in collaboration with the FID Director & BSA Officer.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Business, Finance or related field

10+ years compliance experience in banking/financial services

Job description

Lone Star National Bank seeks a Deputy BSA Officer to lead BSA/AML and Fraud program design under the FID Director. You will empower policy development, audits, and regulatory examinations while guiding the FID team to manage risk across bank products and services.

Responsibilities include monitoring controls, reporting metrics to executives, and mentoring staff to improve compliance culture and efficiency within the department.