Centris Federal Credit Union · 22 hours ago
BSA Fraud Manager
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expCentris Federal Credit Union is seeking a BSA Fraud Manager to lead their fraud prevention and compliance strategy. This role involves overseeing the institution's compliance programs, providing strategic leadership to mitigate financial crime risk, and serving as the expert for investigations and regulatory oversight.
BankingBookkeeping and PayrollFinancial ServicesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Promote and model the Centris Vision, Mission, Values and Team Principles
Contribute to public relations and community involvement initiatives
Manage a team of fraud and AML staff, providing effective oversight of daily responsibilities, monitoring performance, and identifying opportunities for team growth and additional staffing needs
Establish clear performance goals, provide ongoing coaching and mentoring, and foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture
Lead efforts to foster and sustain a strong anti-fraud culture across the organization through education, communication, and cross-functional collaboration
Partner with business lines, operations, technology services and others to strengthen internal controls and reduce exposure to financial crime risks
Oversee and act as liaison with vendors, law enforcement agencies, regulators, auditors, and examiners regarding financial crime matters
Ensure compliance with BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, AML, OFAC regulations, and applicable fraud-related regulations
Perform staff-level functions on a regular basis to support workload demands and ensure timely completion of tasks. Serve as a back-up across all roles, stepping in as needed to maintain service levels, regulatory compliance, and effective member support; including filing regulatory reports, monitoring system alerts, and conducting member outreach related to fraud situations
Provide guidance on interpretation of regulatory updates and provide practical solutions to maintain compliance with requirements
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization’s Fraud, AML, and OFAC compliance programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and industry best practices
Develop, maintain, and update financial crimes-related policies, procedures, risk assessments and program documentation
Maintain and strengthen internal controls by conducting ongoing monitoring of internal review and quality assurance activities
Oversee and coordinate internal and external fraud and BSA education and training activities
Prepare documentation, reports, and responses for regulatory exams, audits, and internal reviews
Oversee financial crimes technology systems (transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, fraud detection, case management). Regularly assess system effectiveness, identify gaps or limitations, and recommend enhancements to increase efficiency or strength monitoring
Evaluate both current and long-term technology needs by staying informed on emerging financial crimes software solutions, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices
Oversee transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and fraud detection systems; optimize rules, thresholds and alerts to balance risk detection, efficiency and member experience
Direct and oversee investigations into suspicious or unusual activity, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs)
Serve as the escalation point for complex fraud and AML investigations, and sanctions matches, providing guidance and ensuring appropriate resolution and documentation
Conduct regular risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for fraud, AML, and sanctions, developing effective mitigation strategies
Provide regular reporting and dashboards to leadership on program trends, emerging risks, and overall effectiveness
Maintain a strong working knowledge of industry trends, regulatory updates, and best practices, and ensure changes are proactively incorporated into policies/programs
Qualification
Required
Must have a bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, criminal justice, or related field, and/or additional related work experience
Must have 7+ years of experience in financial crimes compliance, with demonstrated expertise in Fraud, AML and OFAC
Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (BSA/AML, OFAC, FFIEC guidance, fraud regulations)
Experience managing a team, with proven ability to coach, develop, and inspire
Strong analytical, investigative, and decision-making skills with attention to detail
Excellent communication skills with ability to interact effectively with senior executives, regulators, and external stakeholders
Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment
Ability to work independently under general supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment
Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability of completing assignments and projects on time
Must be able to effectively access and interpret computer screens, documents, and reports
Must be able to operate general office equipment
Must report to work regularly on time, and be flexible during peak times
Must be able to work the hours necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position
Must be able to travel in and out of state
Must be knowledgeable in BSA and compliance requirements enforced on the credit union by state and federal law as applicable
Must be bondable
Preferred
Professional certifications strongly preferred: CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) or CFCS (Certified Financial Crimes Specialist)
Core system experience preferred: Corelation Keystone, Verafin, and Q2
Company
Centris Federal Credit Union
Centris Federal Credit Union offers financial services such as savings, loans, mortgages, credit cards, insurance, and payroll services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kevin Parks
President and CEO
Steve Swanstrom
President & CEO
Recent News
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