Phaxis · 3 hours ago
Senior Compliance Officer
Hudson County, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $155K/yr
7+ years expPhaxis is a regulated international banking institution seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to lead its AML/OFAC and Corporate Compliance programs. This role involves maintaining a strong compliance framework, overseeing risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to U.S. banking regulations.
DeliveryHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Ethan Lerman
Responsibilities
Assist in managing the Bank's AML, sanctions, and enterprise compliance programs
Enhance compliance frameworks to address regulatory changes and evolving risks
Identify gaps and drive program improvements and efficiencies
Lead development and updates of AML/OFAC and compliance risk assessments
Evaluate inherent risks, controls, and residual risk exposure
Conduct or oversee compliance testing and control reviews
Develop and maintain compliance-related policies and procedures
Support governance forums and compliance committee reporting
Prepare materials and documentation for senior management and board-level oversight
Support regulatory examinations and information requests
Serve as a key point of contact for compliance-related regulatory matters
Provide independent reporting to governance bodies as required
Develop and administer compliance training programs
Provide ongoing guidance to staff and stakeholders on compliance requirements
Respond to internal and external compliance-related inquiries
Support oversight of transaction monitoring and sanctions screening frameworks
Contribute to model tuning, validation, and system effectiveness initiatives
Assist with suspicious activity reporting governance
Help supervise and develop a team of compliance professionals
Provide mentorship, performance feedback, and technical guidance
Qualification
Required
7+ years of compliance experience within a regulated financial institution
Strong knowledge of BSA/AML, OFAC, and U.S. banking regulations
Experience supporting regulatory exams and interacting with regulators
Background in compliance risk assessments and program testing
Experience with transaction monitoring and sanctions screening systems
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
Prior management or team leadership experience
Experience in banking, capital markets, or institutional financial services
Exposure to global compliance frameworks
Familiarity with financial crimes systems and screening tools
Company
Phaxis
Phaxis is one of the nation's leading recruiting and consulting firms.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Seth Friedland
Co-Founder and CEO
E
Erik DiGiacomo
President
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