Remote Financial Crimes Risk & Governance Lead

Busey Bank; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 97,734 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Employee assistance program

Pre-tax health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Busey Bank is seeking a Financial Crimes Risk and Governance Manager to guide design and governance of the fraud risk program. You will collaborate with Operations, Information Security, and IT to protect customers and the bank.

Lead the Fraud Risk Management team in audits, risk assessments, and implementation of real-time monitoring. Provide expert guidance on investigations and regulatory expectations, driving improvements across business lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; graduate degree such as MBA or JD is preferred.
• 8+ years’ experience in bank fraud risk/analytics/operations/payments.
• 3+ years leading a fraud risk function or fraud team at a regulated institution.
• Professional certification (e.g., CFE) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the fraud prevention SME during internal audits and regulatory exams.
• Prepare the annual Fraud Risk Assessment including risk identification, control inventory, gap analysis, remediation tracking, and prioritization of enhancements.
• Collaborate with Systems & Analytics to maintain fraud risk and production metrics for leadership and the Board.
• Provide guidance on complex fraud investigations and oversee real-time transaction and behavior biometric monitoring.
• Review new products and services to measure fraud risks and design controls.
• Lead cross-functional root-cause analyses for major loss events and coordinate with Investigations to implement improvements.
• Present fraud intelligence from law enforcement and industry sources to identify emerging schemes; share updates bi-weekly with FCRM.
• Encourage participation in industry associations for visibility into threats and trends.

Skills

Fraud risk management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Juris Doctor (JD)

CFE (preferred)

Job description

Busey Bank is seeking a Financial Crimes Risk and Governance Manager to guide design and governance of the fraud risk program. You will collaborate with Operations, Information Security, and IT to protect customers and the bank.

Lead the Fraud Risk Management team in audits, risk assessments, and implementation of real-time monitoring. Provide expert guidance on investigations and regulatory expectations, driving improvements across business lines.