Financial Crimes Governance Manager

Cadence Bank
United States, Mississippi, Tupelo
201 South Spring Street (Show on map)
Jan 28, 2025
Description What The Role Is The Financial Crimes Governance Manager plays a critical role in overseeing the bank's financial crimes risk management program, ensuring compliance with BSA/AML and OFAC regulations. This position will manage the day-to-day administration of the Financial Crimes case management system, lead system upgrades and fine-tuning efforts, and ensure the bank's risk assessments and regulatory reporting are timely and accurate. The role requires close collaboration with the Director of Fraud Monitoring and Analytics and key stakeholders across the bank to continuously refine the financial crimes risk management framework. You will also help shape the bank's response to Financial Crimes audits, regulatory changes, and examinations. How You will Make an Impact * Oversee the administration of the Financial Crimes case management system, ensuring efficient processes and timely responses. * Serve as the project lead for system upgrades and implementations, partnering with vendors and internal stakeholders. * Lead the fine-tuning process of monitoring systems, identifying gaps, and ensuring accurate reporting. * Compile and manage the BSA/AML/OFAC Risk Assessment, providing a comprehensive analysis of risks across products, services, and customer demographics. * Act as a primary point of contact for audits and regulatory exams, ensuring smooth coordination and communication. * Drive continuous improvements in the bank's risk assessment and mitigation strategies, staying ahead of emerging risks in financial crimes. * Ensure that appropriate controls and governance mechanisms are in place to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. Who You Are * You have a strong understanding of financial crimes risk management, with a focus on fraud, BSA/AML, and OFAC regulations. * You are detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. * You possess excellent communication skills and can effectively engage with internal stakeholders and external regulators. * You are a proactive leader, always looking for ways to improve processes and stay ahead of emerging risks. * You have a strong understanding of data analytics and system management, especially within a compliance or regulatory framework. Education Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field CAMS, CFE, or similar certifications preferred Experience 10+ years of experience in financial crimes risk management, BSA/AML compliance, or fraud prevention. Experience managing financial crimes case management systems and regulatory reporting. Proven track record of successfully leading system implementations and risk assessment processes. 2+ years Verafin experience is a plus. Characteristics Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage external vendor relationships. Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Adaptable and able to manage in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. High ethical standards and attention to regulatory compliance. Regular and reliable attendance. Works cooperatively with others. This role reports directly to the Director of Fraud Monitoring and Analytics and is a key member of the bank's financial crimes risk management leadership team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the future of fraud prevention and financial crimes risk management at the bank, ensuring that we remain ahead of emerging threats while protecting our customers and assets. Remote within Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, and Texas. If your experience aligns with this description, please consider applying. Many skills are transferable among industries and a passion for the role and willingness to learn are important considerations. We believe that a diverse workforce creates problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and encourage everyone to apply. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Cadence Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. Cadence Bank is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. #LI-RF1 Qualifications Education* Bachelors (preferred) High School (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)