EagleBank · 11 hours ago
Head of Fraud and Financial Crimes Risk Management
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$171K/yr - $293K/yr
15+ years expEagleBank is a values driven organization committed to inclusion, equity, and respect. The Head of Fraud and Financial Crimes Risk Management will lead the bank's comprehensive Financial Crimes Risk Management program, ensuring compliance with applicable laws while overseeing a high-performing team.
BankingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
The Head Fraud and Financial Crimes Risk Management leads the bank's comprehensive Financial Crimes Risk Management program, including oversight of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) function, second-line fraud prevention, and Quality Assurance (QA)
Reporting directly to the Chief Risk Officer, this high-impact leadership role requires a balance of strategic oversight, regulatory expertise, and cross-functional collaboration ensuring the bank complies with all applicable laws and leading a high-performing team
While the BSA/AML Officer reports to this position administratively, the BSA/AML Officer retains the authority, independence, and direct access to the Board of Directors, CEO, and Chief Risk Officer required by federal regulations to effectively discharge their BSA/AML compliance responsibilities
This position ensures the Bank maintains a coordinated, integrated and effective risk management framework and meets all regulatory obligations related to fraud prevention and financial crimes compliance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in business management, finance, risk management or related field
15 years progressive experience in financial crimes with significant focus on BSA/AML, compliance, fraud prevention and quality assurance
8 years in a leadership role overseeing financial crimes programs at a financial institution
Proven track record building and leading fraud and/or BSA/AML programs in banking or financial services
Experience managing through regulatory examinations, addressing findings, and maintaining regulatory relationships
Demonstrated understanding of BSA/AML Officer independence requirements and ability to enable compliance while providing oversight
CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)
Comprehensive knowledge of the FFIEC Examination Manual
Comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and reporting requirements (including Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, US Treasury AML guidelines and OFAC requirements)
Comprehensive knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and fraud prevention and detection processes, investigative techniques and advanced research methods
Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and managing regulatory examinations
General knowledge of data governance, data management, and data quality
Ability to design, implement, and coordinate testing, quality assurance/control, and/or secondary review and feedback processes, or other related auditing or compliance processes
Ability to identify and comprehend new and existing AML and fraud schemes, trends, threats and tactics
Proficiency with AML/Fraud alert and case management software, such as Verafin
Strong leadership abilities with experience managing cross-functional teams
Strategic thinking with ability to anticipate emerging financial crimes risks
Familiarity with transaction monitoring systems, case management platforms, fraud detection technologies, and data analytics tools
Leadership with Independence: Ability to provide strategic direction and resources while protecting subordinate independence, particularly for the BSA/AML Officer role
Strong second line mindset: ability to provide independent oversight and challenge while building collaborative partnerships with first line
Strategic thinking with ability to translate complex regulatory requirements and risk assessments into actionable program enhancements
Excellent risk management acumen including ability to assess inherent and residual risks, control effectiveness, and emerging threats
Superior communication and influencing skills, capable of engaging effectively with executives, Board members, regulators, and cross-functional partners
Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and develop diverse teams in a matrixed organization
Sound judgment and decision-making abilities in ambiguous situations, balancing risk mitigation with business enablement
Change management and program transformation expertise
Integrity and independence: Willingness to escalate concerns and challenge business practices when warranted, and commitment to protecting others who do the same
Regulatory acumen and credibility with banking regulators
Preferred
Master's degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) MBA, JD, or Master's in a related field
Prior experience overseeing or serving as a BSA/AML Officer strongly preferred
CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist)
Benefits
Maternity and parental leaves
Wellness discounts
Healthcare premium sharing
Employer funding in your HSA account
100% 401(k) matching up to 4%
Company
EagleBank
EagleBank is a local community business bank with 12 branches and 4 regional offices in Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington, DC.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$77.7M2024-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $77.7M
2016-07-26Post Ipo Debt
1998-06-09IPO
Leadership Team
Susan Riel
Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer
Evelyn Lee
CLO for C&I
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