BSA OFAC Manager

Banco-Do-Brasi; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday PTO

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Up to 2 weeks of remote work to care

Hybrid work opportunities

401(k) plan with company match

Wellhub membership

Mental health resources and telehealth

Company-paid Life and Disability Insur

Hospital Indemnity, Accident & CBS

Professional development and education

Career growth

Job summary

BB Americas Bank seeks an experienced BSA/OFAC Manager to lead our BSA/AML and OFAC compliance programs, guiding a skilled team in a collaborative environment that values professional growth.

You will oversee investigations, risk assessments, regulatory examinations, and training, partnering with Compliance, Risk, Legal, Operations, and senior leadership to advance robust controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, criminal justice, or related field.
• 7+ years in BSA/AML, financial crimes, sanctions or related field.
• 5+ years of leadership in a BSA/AML function.
• CAMS, CGSS, CRCM or similar certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day administration of the Bank’s BSA/AML and OFAC compliance programs.
• Manage and mentor a team of OFAC Analysts responsible for sanctions screening, investigations, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with BSA, AML, FinCEN, OFAC, USA PATRIOT Act, and related regulatory requirements.
• Oversee sanctions screening, alert management, complex investigations, SAR filings, blocked/rejected transactions, and OFAC reporting.
• Monitor emerging financial crime and sanctions risks and recommend enhancements to controls, policies, and procedures.
• Support risk assessments, audits, regulatory examinations, quality assurance reviews, and remediation efforts.
• Develop and deliver BSA/AML and OFAC training while serving as a subject matter expert across the organization.
• Partner with Compliance, Risk, Legal, Operations, and senior leadership on complex compliance matters and strategic initiatives.

Skills

BSA/AML leadership

OFAC compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Investigations & SARs

Risk management

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, criminal justice, or related field

Job description

BB Americas Bank is seeking an experienced BSA/OFAC Manager to lead key components of our Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and OFAC sanctions compliance programs. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative organization that values its employees, offers exceptional benefits, and provides a rewarding environment for professional growth.

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day administration of the Bank’s BSA/AML and OFAC compliance programs.
• Manage and mentor a team of OFAC Analysts responsible for sanctions screening, investigations, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with BSA, AML, FinCEN, OFAC, USA PATRIOT Act, and related regulatory requirements.
• Oversee sanctions screening, alert management, complex investigations, SAR filings, blocked/rejected transactions, and OFAC reporting.
• Monitor emerging financial crime and sanctions risks and recommend enhancements to controls, policies, and procedures.
• Support risk assessments, audits, regulatory examinations, quality assurance reviews, and remediation efforts.
• Develop and deliver BSA/AML and OFAC training while serving as a subject matter expert across the organization.
• Partner with Compliance, Risk, Legal, Operations, and senior leadership on complex compliance matters and strategic initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, criminal Justice, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 7 years of experience in BSA/AML, financial crimes compliance, high-risk customers and complex investigations, fraud, sanctions, or a related field.
• 5+ years of leadership or management experience within a BSA/AML compliance function.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT, OFAC, FinCEN, KYC, CDD/EDD, PEP reviews, sanctions compliance, and suspicious activity investigations.
• Experience managing complex investigations, SAR reviews, sanctions screening, and regulatory examinations.
• CAMS, CGSS, CRCM, or similar certifications preferred.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and risk management skills.
• Fluent in English; Portuguese and Spanish is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• At BB Americas Bank, we take pride in being recognized as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years and in creating a workplace where our employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow.
• Exceptional benefits package and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced compliance professionals in a highly visible leadership role.
• Career growth in an organization committed to integrity, innovation, and regulatory excellence.

Some of the benefits our employees enjoy include:

• Birthday PTO
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Up to 2 weeks of remote work to care for a family member with medical needs
• Hybrid work opportunities
• 401(k) plan with company match eligibility
• Wellhub membership
• Mental health resources and telehealth support
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident & Critical Illness coverage options
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities