Sr. Director AML Chief of Staff and Transformation
Company: Santander Holdings USA Inc
Location: Dallas
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Sr. Director AML Chief of Staff and TransformationBoston, United
States of AmericaPosition Summary: (this position is hybrid, in
office minimum 3 days per week) The Sr. Director, BSA/AML Chief of
Staff and Transformation, is responsible for assisting the Chief
BSA/AML Officer in decision-making processes, acting as an advisor
on BSA/AML & OFAC matters, reviewing, designing and executing
improvements to internal processes and implementation of compliance
program requirements, and ensuring company compliance with legal
regulations and best practices. The incumbent will be responsible
for the management (planning, organizing and implementation) of
large complex strategic programs. These programs are typically
highly visible initiatives with significant impact on business or
product viability and ranging across multiple disciplines,
businesses, and/or organizations.The incumbent should have advanced
skills in BSA/AML & OFAC compliance, finance, cross-cultural
awareness, leadership, communication, influence, negotiation and
conflict resolution. This role requires someone with excellent
leadership skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage
multiple tasks simultaneously.The Senior Director of BSA/AML
Projects will report directly to the Chief BSA/AML Officer.Job
DescriptionThe incumbent is responsible for overseeing and
representing AML Compliance in -strategic initiatives impacting
BSA/AML & OFAC compliance, managing strategic projects to effect
change in the BSA/AML & OFAC program, communicating with different
stakeholders in particular BSA/AML & OFAC Compliance, IT,
Operations, Line of Businesses, and Independent Auditors, assisting
in the preparation of budgets and financial reports, reporting on
the health and overall program efforts with sound metrics and
analytics, and facilitating Steering Committee and/or Executive
Committee level program team status meetings and all other
communications. -The scope of projects may include, but is not
limited to, system implementations, Target Operating Model
implementations (including policy transpositions across
departments), remediation of Internal/External Audit/Examiner
recommendations, remediation of self-identified issues, any program
enhancements as defined by senior management, etc. -The incumbent
will also be responsible for coordinating with HR to ensure
effective staff recruitment and development for the program,
managing relationships with third-party vendors, and coordinating
independent testing requests for information/documentation.The
incumbent monitors activities to minimize the company's exposure to
risk. Activities may include quantitative analysis, risk
identification and remediation. Represents or supports the
reputation of the company to minimize compliance and regulatory
risk by resolving issues and ensuring adherence to company and
legal standards. Responsible for ensuring that all of the company's
activities adhere to the necessary rules and regulations, and that
the company complies with legal/regulatory statutes and
jurisdictions.Essential Functions/Responsibility Statements:
- Directly accountable for managing a team.
- Provides strong leadership and guidance to senior management
team.
- Provide advice and counsel to senior management on all AML
questions/concerns.
- Reports and escalates all material deficiencies.
- Produce regular activity/status reports.
- Advise the Chief BSA/AML Officer, CCO, and senior management of
any changes in business, regulation or market that may affect the
business of the Firm.
- Develop, Manage or Support the AML Compliance Program in line
with the risk profile.
- Develops, edits and executes project plans to manage the
lifecycle and operational aspects of projects.
- Defines, develops and deploys standardized project management
tools and templates to ensure projects are completed
efficiently.
- Develops, edits and implements project plans to manage the
lifecycle and operational aspects of projects (i.e., resources,
scope, schedule, cost, assumptions and dependencies).
- Manages work streams, prepares status reports and interfaces
with stakeholders to ensure strategy and execution are aligned with
defined objectives.
- Coordinates and communicates the activities of project
personnel with relevant stakeholders to ensure progress within time
and budget constraints.
- Develops and implements training specific to project
rollouts.Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.Education: Required: Bachelor's
Degree or equivalent work experience: Finance, Business or
equivalent fieldPreferred: Master's Degree Finance, Business or
equivalent field.Work Experience: 12+ Years Compliance, Legal,
Regulatory, or Financial ServicesPrevious experience in AML, BSA,
and/or OFAC required - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- -Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated experience in senior compliance and/or operations
management position within the securities or banking industry.
- Demonstrated experience managing a BSA/AML & OFAC Compliance
Program.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and
execution
- Advanced understanding of Enterprise Compliance Risk Management
and best practices.
- Excellent problem solving, analytical ability, oral and written
communication skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented to manage multiple
projects and timelines concurrently, ensuring all objectives are
met on time.
- Knowledge of fiscal planning, budgeting, and reporting
- Ability to effectively communicate with senior management and
Regulators.
- Superior leadership, supervisory, and customer service
skills.
- Ability to negotiate and compromise.
- Ability to communicate and influence senior executive
leadership.
- Ability to handle conflict resolution with other groups to
ensure appropriate accounting guidance is followed.
- Ability to adjust to new developments/changing
circumstances.
- Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with
multiple levels of the organizational structure, including senior
level management.
- Ability to maintain and report on confidential information in
an appropriate manner.
- Excellent analytical, organizational and project management
skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Effective problem-solving abilities to quickly identify and
address issues that could hinder the achievement of organizational
goals.
- Ability to convey a sense of urgency and drive issues/projects
to closure.
- Ability to effectively interact with the market, executive
management and vendors.
- Ability to adapt and adjust to multiple demands and competing
priorities exhibiting resilience and a capacity to handle a
fast-paced, ever-changing work environment.
- Ability to direct, train and guide peers, subordinates and
management.
- Strong strategic thinking abilities to provide guidance and
insight on a wide range of business matters.
- Strong understanding of the organization's industry, including
its challenges, opportunities, and competitive landscape.Diversity
& EEO Statements: - At Santander, we value and respect differences
in our workforce and strive to increase the diversity of our teams.
We actively encourage everyone to apply.Santander is an equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by law.Employer Rights: This job
description does not list all of the job duties of the job. - You
may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other
duties. - You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance
of the tasks listed in this job description. - The employer has the
right to revise this job description at any time. - This job
description is not a contract for employment and either you or the
employer may terminate at any time for any reason.#LI - hybrid
Primary Location: -Boston, MA, Boston
Other Locations: -Massachusetts-Boston,Texas-Dallas
Organization: -Santander Holdings USA, Inc.
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