Global AML & Financial Crimes Compliance Lead

Bank of America; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a senior financial crimes compliance leader in Phoenix to drive AML/financial crimes risk management and policy development across Front Line Units and Control Functions. The role emphasizes collaboration, governance, and delivering training to strengthen controls.

The candidate will monitor regulatory expectations, escalate issues to governance bodies, and lead remediation efforts while partnering with business leaders to ensure effective risk management and

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of AML legislation.
• CAMS certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advise and guide development and maintenance of financial crimes policies and standards.
• Oversee independent financial crimes risk management reporting to GC&OR and senior leaders.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise business leaders on policy implementation.
• Participate in industry forums to identify and mitigate emerging risks.
• Escalate financial crimes-related compliance risks to governance routines.
• Identify, report, and remediate FLU/CF owned issues and control enhancements.
• Design and deliver AML training for investigations managers.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to address knowledge gaps and performance trends.

Skills

Critical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Policy development

Training & coaching

Stakeholder management

Reporting

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CAMS certification

Job description

Bank of America is seeking a senior financial crimes compliance leader in Phoenix to drive AML/financial crimes risk management and policy development across Front Line Units and Control Functions. The role emphasizes collaboration, governance, and delivering training to strengthen controls.

The candidate will monitor regulatory expectations, escalate issues to governance bodies, and lead remediation efforts while partnering with business leaders to ensure effective risk management and