Deputy BSA/AML Officer - To 120K - Boca Raton, FL - Job 3618

Deputy BSA/AML Officer – To $120K – Boca Raton, FL – Job # 3618 Who We Are The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Schaumburg, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers around providing the very best available banking and accounting talent. In fact, most of our recruiters are former bankers or accountants themselves! We know how to evaluate the very best banking and accounting talent available in the market. Whether you are a candidate seeking a new opportunity or a bank or company president trying to fill an essential position, The Symicor Group stands ready to deliver premium results for you. The Position Our client is seeking to fill a Deputy BSA/AML Officer role in the Boca Raton, FL area. The chosen candidate will be responsible for overseeing and administering the institution’s BSA/AML and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) compliance programs. This role provides leadership in managing day-to-day operations of the program, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws and regulations, and serving as a key point of escalation for complex compliance matters. This position offers a competitive salary of up to $120K and a full benefits package. (This is not a remote position). Deputy BSA/AML Officer responsibilities include: Oversee transaction monitoring alerts, case management, and escalation of potentially suspicious activity. Review and approve Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) prepared by analysts. Ensure timely filing of SARs, CTRs, and other required regulatory reports. Provide oversight of OFAC screening processes, including resolution of true matches. Manage enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews of high-risk customers. Oversee transaction monitoring alerts, case management, and escalation of potentially suspicious activity. Review and approve Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) prepared by analysts. Ensure timely filing of SARs, CTRs, and other required regulatory reports. Provide oversight of OFAC screening processes, including resolution of true matches. Manage enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews of high-risk customers. Assist in maintaining and updating the institution’s BSA/AML risk assessment. Identify emerging money laundering and terrorist financing trends, risks, and typologies. Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls and recommend enhancements. Coordinate quality control (QC) reviews and testing of BSA/AML activities. Prepare reports and metrics for management, the Board of Directors, and regulatory agencies. Support responses to regulatory examinations, internal audits, and external independent reviews. Ensure proper recordkeeping in line with regulatory requirements. Provide guidance, mentoring, and training to BSA/AML staff and business line employees. Develop and deliver training programs tailored to specific risk areas. Promote a culture of compliance throughout the organization. Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining the BSA/AML/OFAC Compliance Program in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Serve as acting BSA/AML Officer in the Officer’s absence. Support periodic program reviews, gap analyses, and risk assessments. Coordinate with internal departments to ensure BSA/AML compliance is integrated into all applicable business lines. Who Are You? You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for an opportunity where you can pursue your interests and your passion. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but merely the starting point for your future. You also bring the following skills and experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Criminal Justice, or related field (required). Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CAMS, CFE, CRCM) strongly preferred. Minimum 5 - 7 years of progressive BSA/AML experience within a financial institution or regulatory environment. Prior experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a BSA/AML compliance team. Strong knowledge of BSA/AML, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, FinCEN requirements, and FFIEC BSA/AML Examination Manual. Prior experience with the implementation of Verafin account monitoring strongly preferred. The next step is yours. Email us your current resume along with the position you are considering to: resumes@symicorgroup.com