Senior BSA Compliance & Sanctions Governance Leader

FirstBank Florida; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstBank PR seeks a Compliance Manager for BSA/Sanctions Governance to lead governance, OFAC program execution, and regulatory reporting across Puerto Rico, Florida, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the British Virgin Islands.

The role demands extensive experience in financial institution compliance, policy development, and enterprise-wide reporting. CAMS/CGSS are preferred; bilingual English/Spanish is required; travel across multiple jurisdictions is expected.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required; JD preferred for regulatory roles.
• CAMS and CGSS certifications are preferred.
• Full bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.
• Travel across Puerto Rico, Florida, and the Virgin Islands may be required.

Responsibilities

• Owns BSA/Sanctions governance and OFAC program responsibilities across jurisdictions.
• Leads policy updates and regulatory reporting with executive visibility.
• Directs training programs for 3,000+ employees and oversees audit responses.
• Coordinates risk assessments and board-ready reporting for risk committees.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Policy development

Training & development

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctor

CAMS certification

CGSS certification

Job description

FirstBank PR seeks a Compliance Manager for BSA/Sanctions Governance to lead governance, OFAC program execution, and regulatory reporting across Puerto Rico, Florida, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the British Virgin Islands.

The role demands extensive experience in financial institution compliance, policy development, and enterprise-wide reporting. CAMS/CGSS are preferred; bilingual English/Spanish is required; travel across multiple jurisdictions is expected.