BSA OFAC Manager

Banco do Brasil Americas; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday PTO

Maternity Leave

Paternity Leave

Remote work option

Hybrid work opportunities

401(k) plan

Job summary

Banco do Brasil Americas in Miami is seeking an experienced BSA/OFAC Manager to lead our Bank Secrecy Act, AML, and sanctions compliance program. You will oversee day-to-day operations, mentor analysts, and ensure adherence to FinCEN, OFAC, and USA PATRIOT Act requirements.

This leadership role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years in BSA/AML, with 5+ years managing teams. Certifications such as CAMS/CGSS/CRCM are preferred, and English fluency is essential; Portuguese/Spanish a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.

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 compliance

OFAC sanctions

leadership

regulatory knowledge

risk management

investigations

communication

Education

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

CAMS

CGSS

CRCM

Tools

SAR investigations

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