EVP, Chief BSA Officer (Charlotte, NC)

EVP, Financial Intelligence Lewis James Professional is a woman‑owned staff augmentation, project consulting and direct hire search and placement firm. We are currently seeking a EVP, Financial Intelligence for a direct hire opportunity with a financial services client. Responsibilities Lead enterprise AML/CFT, sanctions and fraud programs aligned to the bank’s risk and growth strategy. Oversee AML/CFT compliance governance, risk assessments, transaction monitoring, investigations, and regulatory reporting. Direct enterprise fraud prevention, detection, response, and loss mitigation initiatives. Manage BSA/AML regulatory exams, audits, and ongoing regulator relationships. Oversee internal audit, issue remediation, independent testing, and program enhancement efforts. Govern OFAC and sanctions compliance operations, including screening, alert management, and program optimization. Partner with business leaders to assess financial crimes risks related to new products, services, and strategic initiatives. Prepare and deliver executive and board-level reporting on program performance, trends, and financial risks. Lead FIU team development, including organizational design, hiring, performance management, and succession planning. Drive operational scalability and continuous improvement through technology, automation, and AI‑enabled solutions. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Criminology, or related field; Master’s or JD preferred. 12+ years of progressive leadership in BSA/AML, fraud risk management, financial crimes compliance and/or sanctions within a regulated financial institution. Proven experience leading a FIU or enterprise financial crimes program. Experience with FIU technologies, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and alert management. Expertise in BSA/AML, AML/CFT, sanctions, fraud risk, and banking regulatory requirements. CAMS certification is preferred or ability to obtain within a year. Additional certifications such as CFE, CFCS, ICA, CRCM, or ACAMS sanctions preferred. Strong knowledge of BSA/AML regulations, OFAC/sanctions compliance, fraud risk management, and regulatory expectations. Executive‑level leadership, regulatory management, and cross‑functional stakeholder engagement experience required. Demonstrated leadership in succession planning, talent development, and team building. Ability to travel periodically and work extended hours during regulatory exams, audits, or critical incident response situations. Lewis James Professional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V #J-18808-Ljbffr Lewis | James Professional