Senior BSA/AML Officer – Risk & Compliance Leader

Equity Bank; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Equity Bank in Wichita, KS seeks a seasoned BSA Officer to lead the Bank Secrecy Act / AML program. You will oversee governance, enterprise risk integration, and regulatory engagements while guiding a team to manage SAR/CTR processes and investigations.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, and the deployment of AI-enabled workflows to enhance compliance effectiveness. On-site position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Criminal Justice, or a related field required.
• CAMS certification required, or to be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• 8+ years of BSA/AML compliance experience in a financial institution, including leadership
• Experience with heightened regulatory expectations at $10B+ assets preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong collaboration and influencing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Board-designated BSA Officer and administer the BSA/AML/OFAC program.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and internal controls; support Board approval.
• Lead BSA/AML team, provide coaching, and foster accountability.
• Oversee regulatory examinations, SAR/CTR processes, and audit responses.
• Design and govern AI/automation within BSA/AML workflows with human review.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Criminal Justice, or related field

CAMS certification

MBA or JD preferred

Tools

Verafin

Actimize

BAM+

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Job description

Equity Bank in Wichita, KS seeks a seasoned BSA Officer to lead the Bank Secrecy Act / AML program. You will oversee governance, enterprise risk integration, and regulatory engagements while guiding a team to manage SAR/CTR processes and investigations.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, and the deployment of AI-enabled workflows to enhance compliance effectiveness. On-site position with growth opportunities.