Synovus · 1 day ago
BSA/AML Officer
Alpharetta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSynovus is a financial services company, and they are seeking a BSA/AML Officer to manage and oversee the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) programs. The role involves ensuring compliance with AML and BSA regulations, coordinating regulatory examinations, and addressing compliance deficiencies.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Manages the development, administration, and monitoring of Compliance programs and processes ensuring SSI is in compliance with AML and BSA regulations governing its operations and product offerings
Coordinates BSA/AML independent, state, and federal regulatory and auditor examinations and reviews, including managing responses to examination and audit findings
Reviews the results of AML investigations and monitors high risk customers and accounts
Oversees sanction programs, including reviewing escalated sanctions hits
Maintains relationships with the first line of defense, the Compliance team and Audit staff and carries out various committee responsibilities
Consults with operations staff to identify AML risks posed by new propositions, geographies, and other initiatives including overseeing the closure of accounts and reporting to the board of directors and various committees
Coordinates with transaction monitoring staff to draft Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and other regulatory correspondence, such as 314(a) requests for information
Prepares and presents regular reporting to the SSI Board of Directors
Develop, administer, and monitor programs or processes which ensure the company is in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and rules governing its operations and product offerings
Research compliance deficiencies and assist in developing and implementing corrective actions
Provide management with information to accurately determine the extent of compliance within the company
Meet with supervisors, management, and senior management, as necessary, to provide information on compliance and/or policy issues
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting compliance mandates
Identify and investigate suspicious activity which may bring into question the integrity of the company
May develop, maintain, and implement testing procedures designed to evaluate and measure the company's level of compliance
Maintain documentation and information required for regulatory filing, record-keeping policies, and disclosure requirements
Maintain a current and valid knowledgebase of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory requirements, and procedures governing the financial services industry, and/or relevant business segment
Ensures disclosures and published materials are updated and reflect current regulatory and legal requirements
Reviews and approves marketing materials such as advertisements and brochures
Ensure materials and advertised information complies with applicable regulations, rules, and/or regulatory requirements
May serve as an administrator for one or more information systems; work with Information Technology and/or third party vendor to maintain the technology, conduct system maintenance, resolve technical problems, etc
May coordinate, maintain, and update the information available through an internet/intranet portal
May provide training to new and/or lower-level Compliance Officers
Consult with division team members on compliance related issues and provide training when necessary
May coordinate and/or facilitate training programs
Provide leadership and direction to members of the department, performing those responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies and applicable laws
May provide input on interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning or directing work, or appraising performance
Each team member is expected to be aware of risk within their functional area
This includes observing all policies, procedures, laws, regulations and risk limits specific to their role
Additionally, they should raise and report known or suspected violations to the appropriate Company authority in a timely fashion
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or related field
Five (5) years of experience in AML/BSA compliance including KYC, monitoring for unusual activity, investigation and SAR reporting OR similar experience within the financial services industry / regulatory agency segment
Knowledge of AML/BSA and other federal and state banking regulations
Broad knowledge of the regulatory oversight of the business unit including the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB)
Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with individuals of varying personalities
Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain information in a logical manner
Strong analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to break information down into it's basic components for analysis
Skill identifying unusual patterns/trends
Strong proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred
Masters Degree in a related field may be used in lieu of two years of the experience requirement
Five (5) years of experience in AML/BSA compliance including KYC, monitoring for unusual activity, investigation and SAR reporting OR similar experience within the financial services industry / regulatory agency segment is preferred
Financial crime investigation experience
BSA/AML/OFAC Compliance related certification
Experience in financial services compliance or regulatory agency
Company
Synovus
Synovus is a financial services company that provides commercial banking, retail banking, investment, and mortgage services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2025-12-09Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2025-07-24Acquired
2024-10-29Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Anne Fortner
Head of Enterprise Credit Risk
Blake Thrasher
Market President
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