City National Bank · 12 hours ago
Director Financial Crimes Compliance
City National Bank is seeking a Director of Financial Crimes Compliance to oversee enterprise FCC operations. This senior leader will provide strategic direction for compliance programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and risk management priorities.
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Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Financial Crimes Compliance program, aligning risk management priorities with enterprise objectives
Apply a strategic, forward-looking mindset to anticipate emerging regulatory, operational, and financial crime risks
Lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of compliance frameworks related to AML, sanctions, fraud, and related financial crime risks
Partner with Models and Analytics Team to drive process optimization through strong data analysis, metrics, and performance indicators to enhance effectiveness and efficiency; Leverage data-driven insights to inform decision-making, risk assessments, and executive reporting
Influence and partner cross-functionally with Legal, Risk, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Lines, Technology, and Audit to ensure consistent and effective compliance execution
Serve as a financial crimes subject matter expert and key point of contact for regulators, managing examinations, inquiries, and ongoing supervisory communications
Ensure compliance programs meet regulatory expectations and industry best practices at a large, complex banking institution
Lead with purpose and provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight to Financial Crimes Compliance leaders and operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
10+ years of progressive experience within a large banking or financial services institution
Deep expertise in Financial Crimes Compliance, including regulatory requirements and supervisory expectations
Demonstrated experience interacting directly with U.S. and/or international regulators
Strong process orientation with the ability to design scalable, sustainable operating models
Proven ability to leverage data and analytics to drive risk-based decisions
Strategic thinker with strong executive presence and communication skills
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement
Company
City National Bank
City National Bank offers a full complement of banking, trust and investment services. It is a sub-organization of City National.
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