Director, AML/CFT Governance & Quality Control

Pathward, N.A.; United States; Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement benefits

Paid time off

Annual incentive opportunity

Job summary

Pathward, N.A. is seeking a Director, AML/CFT Governance, Quality Control & Reporting to lead governance, QA, and reporting for the Bank’s AML/CFT Compliance Program. You will partner with senior leaders to ensure effective controls, issue management, and regulatory alignment.

The role requires 7+ years in AML/CFT, risk management, or related functions, with leadership experience. This hybrid role supports the bank’s financial crimes program across multiple sites and remote work options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Criminal Justice, Compliance, or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS), or Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance, quality control, and reporting for AML/CFT Compliance Program.
• Collaborate with VP and senior leaders to drive program maturity and risk visibility.
• Manage governance committees, escalation, and action-tracking processes.
• Develop and maintain risk-based quality control framework and KPIs.
• Oversee management reporting, dashboards, and regulatory communications.
• Provide leadership and coaching to team members.

Skills

Governance

Leadership

Data analytics

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Criminal Justice, Compliance, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Certifications: CAMS, CFCS, CRCM

Job description

Pathward, N.A. is seeking a Director, AML/CFT Governance, Quality Control & Reporting to lead governance, QA, and reporting for the Bank’s AML/CFT Compliance Program. You will partner with senior leaders to ensure effective controls, issue management, and regulatory alignment.

The role requires 7+ years in AML/CFT, risk management, or related functions, with leadership experience. This hybrid role supports the bank’s financial crimes program across multiple sites and remote work options.