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The Fintech BSA Program Manager supports oversight of financial crimes compliance for transactions conducted through Stearns Bank’s direct and BaaS-partnered fintech engagements. This role has a decisive impact on positioning Stearns Bank’s fintech program for sustainable growth, while maintaining meticulous compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC regulations, and related anti-money laundering requirements. This position provides strategic thought leadership, while driving hands-on compliance activities.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing optimization of BSA/AML transaction monitoring scenarios tailored for fintech partner programs, including tuning thresholds and reducing false positives
Serve as final reviewer on complex SAR investigations and ensure timely, accurate filing of SARs and CTRs in accordance with FinCEN requirements
Conduct comprehensive BSA/AML risk assessments for new and existing fintech partners, identifying inherent risks and evaluating control effectiveness
Build and maintain the financial crimes component of the Bank’s third-party risk management framework for fintech partnerships
Oversee CIP/KYC procedures for customers onboarded through fintech partners, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and Bank policies
Lead OFAC screening processes and sanctions compliance activities across all fintech partner channels
Coordinate BSA examination activities with OCC examiners, including preparation of examination materials, response drafting, and corrective action implementation
Provide strategic guidance to fintech partners on BSA/AML program requirements, control expectations, and remediation activities
Develop and deliver BSA/AML training programs for internal staff and fintech partner personnel
Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends to proactively enhance the Bank’s BSA/AML program
Prepare Board and senior management reporting on BSA/AML program performance, emerging risks, and key metrics
Maintain a solid understanding of all legal and regulatory compliance issues as they pertain to this position
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university
or three to five years related experience and/or training
or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 7 years of progressive BSA/AML compliance experience in banking or financial services
At least 3 years of experience specifically with fintech partnerships, BaaS programs, or digital banking platforms
Demonstrated experience with OCC, FDIC, or Federal Reserve regulatory examinations
Experience developing and implementing transaction monitoring programs
Track record of managing complex SAR investigations from detection through filing
Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, startup-like environment with minimal supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present to Board and regulatory audiences
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Proficiency with standard office technology and ability to learn new systems quickly
Ability to travel occasionally for partner meetings and regulatory examinations
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs
Literacy in English
Ability to sit for extended periods of time, twist, bend, sit, walk use hands to twist, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, such as computer mouse, computer keyboard, calculator, stapler, telephone, staple puller, etc., reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, talk, or hear
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus