Senior BSA Manager

About Us:

Piermont Bank is a boutique specialty commercial bank focused on serving modern businesses with a digital first approach. As the first cloud native bank launched in the United States, Piermont was built on modern infrastructure that allows us to operate with greater flexibility, efficiency, and scalability than traditional banks.

We combine disciplined commercial banking with innovative technology to deliver value added solutions for small and medium-sized businesses and our fintech partners. Our team is dedicated to thoughtful risk management, strong client relationships, and building a bank designed for the future of financial services.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior BSA Manager to serve as a key deputy to the BSA Officer in managing the Bank's BSA/AML/OFAC compliance program. This role is instrumental in executing the day-to-day operations of the program, including transaction monitoring, investigations, regulatory reporting, and audit coordination.

Working in close partnership with the BSA Officer, the Senior BSA Manager will lead and mentor the BSA team, ensuring consistent performance, professional development, and alignment with regulatory expectations. This role will oversee system administration, data integrity, and quality control processes, while also guiding staff through risk assessments and customer due diligence activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong regulatory expertise, analytical acumen, and a collaborative leadership style to support and empower BSA personnel and drive operational excellence across the department.

Responsibilities:

Program Oversight & Management

• In partnership with the BSA Officer, lead daily operations of the BSA/AML program, including transaction monitoring, investigations, high-risk reviews, and regulatory reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs), and other required submissions to FinCEN.
• Ensure contractual agreements and policies clearly define the fintech's responsibilities for BSA/AML, including cooperation for monitoring and testing.
• Maintain and update compliance policies, procedures, and risk assessments in alignment with regulatory expectations.

Systems Administration & Data Integrity

• Oversee optimization of BSA/AML/OFAC monitoring systems, ensuring customer risk rating, OFAC sensitivity, and alert scenarios are properly tuned and calibrated.
• Oversee data validation processes and develop metrics to track performance across compliance functions.
• Create and present management reports for monthly and quarterly committee meetings.

Investigations & Quality Control

• Manage alert reviews, case investigations, and quality control of SAR filings and other BSA functions.
• Conduct periodic reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory adherence.

Risk Assessment & Customer Due Diligence

• Lead annual and ad hoc risk assessments, including reviews of high-risk accounts and geographies, and fintech partners.
• Support Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) processes on Fintech partners and for new and existing high-risk customers.

Regulatory Engagement & Audit Support

• Serve as liaison for state and federal examinations, internal/external audits, and oversee remediation of compliance deficiencies.
• Stay current on regulatory developments and manage responses to examinations and inquiries related to fintech partnerships.
• Assist with coordination and response to regulatory inquiries and audit findings.

Team & Stakeholder Support

• Provide guidance and training to bank personnel and branch staff on BSA/AML/OFAC matters.
• Support the BSA Officer in departmental oversight and manage ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of banking experience with proven and progressive experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• CAMS certification preferred.
• Experience with Banking as a Service (BaaS)
• Extensive knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of Federal regulations relating to the basic principles of fraud and money laundering.
• Strong decision-making, analytical, and investigative abilities with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management, regulators, and examiners while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Proven ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Analytical writing skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.

The hiring range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. A bonus and/or incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, vision, 401k, and other benefits.

Piermont Bank is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, political affiliation, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.