Remote VP, SAR & CTR Program Lead (BSA/AML)

Pathward; United States; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Pathward is seeking a VP, Suspicious Activity Reporting to own Pathward's end-to-end SAR and CTR filing program and to supervise the internal SAR team while coordinating with external reviewers domestically and internationally. The role ensures examiner-ready evidence and strict adherence to standards, with leadership across Legal, Privacy, InfoSec, and Vendor Management.

The role requires deep SAR/CTR expertise, governance capabilities, and the ability to present program performance to senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, JD, or Master's) preferred.
• CAMS required; CFE, CFCS, or CRCM preferred.
• 10+ years of BSA/AML experience, including direct SAR program ownership.
• 5+ years of people leadership, including leadership of investigators or filing teams.
• Demonstrated experience governing third-party/managed-service or outsourced review engagements, including offshore resources.

Responsibilities

• Own the SAR and CTR filing program end-to-end: timeliness, quality, continuing-activity monitoring, and FinCEN e-filing accuracy.
• Lead the internal SAR team (SAR Lead/QA Reviewer and SAR/CTR filing analysts).
• Serve as relationship owner for external/outsourced reviewers (domestic and international).
• Manage escalation channel for consultants and ensure Pathward retains filing/decisioning authority.
• Coordinate least-privilege system access, data handling, residency, and offboarding controls for staff.

Job description

Pathward is seeking a VP, Suspicious Activity Reporting to own Pathward's end-to-end SAR and CTR filing program and to supervise the internal SAR team while coordinating with external reviewers domestically and internationally. The role ensures examiner-ready evidence and strict adherence to standards, with leadership across Legal, Privacy, InfoSec, and Vendor Management.

The role requires deep SAR/CTR expertise, governance capabilities, and the ability to present program performance to senior