Senior VP, AML & Fraud Compliance Strategy

Poppy Bank; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Poppy Bank is seeking a VP, Fraud & BSA Compliance Lead to oversee the Firm’s AML/BSA/Fraud compliance program. You will lead case investigations, ensure timely regulatory filings, and supervise risk assessments, while aligning policies with state and federal banking regulations.

The role requires office-based work and strong leadership across departments. You will calibrate monitoring systems, guide investigations, and coordinate with law enforcement and regulators to strengthen fraud

Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of banking and fraud threats posed by money laundering.
• 7+ years BSA and Fraud experience in depository institutions.
• Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset with ability to identify emerging compliance risks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information and collaborate across departments.
• Proficiency with fraud identification tools and AML software.
• CAMS, CFE, or CA FP certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control reviews of AML/BSA/Fraud functions, including SARs, CTRs, and related monitoring.
• Oversee CTR filings and regulatory reporting to meet BSA/AML standards.
• Lead SAR investigations under direction to ensure completeness and defensibility.
• Provide oversight of alert monitoring, risk mitigation, and EDD reviews.
• Tune AML monitoring system scoring and detection scenarios for better risk identification.
• Lead testing and data validation for AML monitoring systems.
• Review high-risk customer risk ratings, designations, and mitigating factors.
• Approve high-risk account openings and EDD assessments.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and regulators as needed.
• Assist with policy design, implementation, and regulatory updates.
• Support training and development for BSA/Fraud staff.

Skills

Fraud & AML expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership & strategic thinking

Communication skills

Analytical & data skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CAMS

CFE

CAFP

AML certifications preferred

Tools

AML software

Job description

Poppy Bank is seeking a VP, Fraud & BSA Compliance Lead to oversee the Firm’s AML/BSA/Fraud compliance program. You will lead case investigations, ensure timely regulatory filings, and supervise risk assessments, while aligning policies with state and federal banking regulations.

The role requires office-based work and strong leadership across departments. You will calibrate monitoring systems, guide investigations, and coordinate with law enforcement and regulators to strengthen fraud