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BayFirst · 3 days ago

Assistant BSA/AML Officer - Program Manager

St. Petersburg, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

BayFirst National Bank is a full-service community bank dedicated to providing high-quality banking services. The Assistant BSA/AML Officer - Program Manager supports the SVP BSA/AML Officer in overseeing and enhancing the Bank’s BSA/AML/OFAC Compliance Program, providing strategic governance and executing program operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations.

Banking

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Program Oversight & Governance

Assists the BSA/AML Officer in execution and enhancement of the BSA/AML/OFAC Program

Provides leadership, coaching, and guidance to BSA staff

Supports policy governance, procedure development, documentation controls, and program structure

Supports BSA/AML risk assessments, model governance, system tuning, and validation remediation

Manages daily BSA program execution, workflows, staffing assignments, and productivity tracking

Leads preparation of strong, data-driven BSA/AML reporting for Senior Management and the Board

Ensures accuracy, consistency, quality, and integrity of reporting packages and dashboards

Ensures accurate, timely SAR filings with clear, well supported, and comprehensive narratives and ensures compliant CTR filings and quality of documentation

Performs and manages alert clearing standards, escalation processes, and documentation quality, including appropriate Quality Control reviews

Executes and manages ongoing monitoring and enhanced due diligence processes, and validation of program outputs

Acts on and manages OFAC governance and 314(a)/314(b) processes, including documentation, testing, and Quality Control

Performs and manages complex case investigations and high-risk reviews, while ensuring documentation accuracy and supporting independent including quality controls

Ensures SAR determinations are supported and documented

Coordinates with law enforcement and regulators when appropriate

Maintains structured logs, metrics, and documentation aligned with regulatory expectations

Leads and supports BSA/AML/OFAC training initiatives across the Bank

Develops and delivers engaging training content for staff and leadership

Ensures training supports program maturity and competency

Supports regulatory examinations, internal/external audits, remediation execution, and response documentation

Identifies risks and supports corrective action initiatives

Serves as a leadership presence within the BSA Department

Qualification

BSA/AML complianceVerafin expertiseInvestigative leadershipBSA/AML trainingRegulatory reportingSupervisory experienceCommunication skillsDecision-making skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Minimum 7–10+ years of progressive BSA/AML and OFAC experience in a financial institution, focused in developing and managing a BSA/AML/OFAC Program

Strong knowledge of BSA/AML, OFAC, FinCEN, OCC/FFIEC expectations

Minimum 3 years of proven Verafin expertise including alert investigations, case management, SAR/CTR workflows, reporting, dashboards, and governance/tuning support

Demonstrated experience leading or overseeing complex investigations and SAR decisioning

Proven ability to develop strong Board and Senior Management reporting

Direct experience designing and delivering BSA/AML training

Supervisory or leadership experience is required

High professional integrity and confidentiality

Strong judgment and decision-making skills

Exceptional communication and presentation skills

Detail-oriented, disciplined, and accountable

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulatory environment