BSA Program Manager

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The Manager for the BSA Program is responsible for managing the daily operations and governance activities of the credit union’s BSA/AML/CFT systems and model validation functions. This role leads the BSA Program Administration team and ensures the effective execution of data validation, model/parameter tuning, alert testing, sanctions screening risk agents, and high‑risk account monitoring. The manager supports the enterprise‑wide BSA/AML/CFT program by implementing and maintaining risk‑based processes, coordinating third‑party model validations, administering portions of the BSA/AML risk assessment, and ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of BSA/AML systems, including Verafin.

The position partners cross‑functionally to enhance compliance controls, proactively identifies issues affecting the business, and provides operational reporting and insights to BSA and credit union leadership.

Join us as our BSA Program Manager and play a pivotal role in protecting the credit union from financial crime risk. In this high‑impact role, you’ll lead a talented team, enhance our BSA/AML/CFT systems, and drive smart, risk‑based processes that keep our compliance program strong and resilient. If you thrive at the intersection of data, governance, and collaboration, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference!

Mountain America Center

9800 S Monroe St

Sandy, UT 84070

This position will be primarily remote, but will have occasional in‑office expectations and will need to reside in Utah.

• Lead and manage the daily activities of the BSA Program Administration team, ensuring timely execution of data validations, alert testing, and system configuration updates.
• Provide regular reporting and metrics related to monitoring effectiveness, parameter performance, and system health to BSA leadership.
• Oversee data integrity between the core platform and the BSA/AML system; ensure monitoring logic and parameters are functioning as intended.
• Administer sections of the annual BSA/AML and OFAC risk assessment, including gap analysis and recommendations for updates to controls.
• Analyze internal controls, identify weaknesses, propose corrective actions, and monitor issues through sustainable closure.
• Ensure high‑risk account and sanctions screening workflows are performed accurately, documented appropriately, and escalated as needed.
• Partner cross‑functionally with first‑ and second‑line teams to address BSA/AML/CFT impacts and implement practical, risk‑based solutions.
• Manage above‑the‑line and below‑the‑line alert testing to evaluate parameter effectiveness and support ongoing model optimization.
• Maintain and adjust region, country, industry, occupation, and sanctions risk agents to ensure appropriate risk scoring and member monitoring.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance internal procedures and job aids related to BSA/AML systems and governance processes.
• Coordinate aspects of the third‑party model validation process; partner with vendors and internal teams to mitigate model risk and validate system behavior.
• Prepare data, documentation, and internal walkthroughs for regulatory examinations, audits, and internal testing reviews.
• Assist with BSA/AML/CFT training content and awareness initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Perform other duties as required.

• 5+ years direct risk/BSA/compliance related experience, including leadership in either people or technical roles.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• Certified Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) preferred.

• Extensive knowledge and application of BSA/AML/CFT laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with FFIEC BSA/AML…