VP Senior FCRM AML Consultant (Remote)

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***This is a remote position and can be located anywhere in the U.S.A.***

This position reports directly to the Director of System Intelligence within FCRM Planning and Operations.

Drive the maturity of the BSA/AML/Sanctions Program strategy and roadmap which includes identifying and managing innovation initiatives including performing proof-of-concepts, conducting industry research, analyzing vendors and tools.  Use knowledge of latest AML innovative risk mitigation methodologies and approaches and industry best practices to recommend future state of the Program and develop a prioritized list of execution plans to transform current systems/processes to target-state.

1. Leads team of AML professionals, delivering AML initiatives from end-to-end including requirements gathering, problem solving, design, testing, supporting development and implementation, addressing AML risk and controls, and communicating to senior/executive management.
2. Leads research and analysis of latest industry tools and methods related to the FinTech and RegTech space leveraging concepts including but not limited to artificial intelligence, machine learning, distributed ledger technologies, robotics process automation, big data, graph databases, etc.
3. Performs vendor/tool proof-of-concepts, vendor/tool analysis, and clearly articulate assessment summaries to leadership.
4. Leads as the Process Champion and Change Agent to assist the Bank in maturing and transforming the AML program.
5. Leads technology and other stakeholder discussions to decide on the target-state ensuring the platform and architecture is scalable and sustainable to mitigate the Bank’s current AML risks as well as future risks from the anticipated business growth.
6. Leads discussions to determine the target-state AML processes including by not limited to automating the risk assessment and required monitoring from new program onboarding, implementing rule tuning techniques, deploying segmentation, and enabling dynamic workflows.
7. Monitors of the program to identify process improvements and updating the roadmap where applicable. 
8. Presents analysis and summaries to executive and senior management, auditors and examiners. 
9. Maintains documentation to support regular audits and exams. Assists management in preparing materials required for audits and exams.
10. Maintains awareness of BSA, OFAC, USA PATRIOT Act and current related regulations, directives, and guidance as it impacts FCRM processes, systems and technology. Participate in external opportunities to gain knowledge of software/platform applications and functionalities aligned with FCRM initiatives.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years industry experience in software engineering or machine learning-focused roles
• 7+ years’ experience in the following: BSA/AML/OFAC and compliance, testing and validating BSA/AML/OFAC models, tuning and optimizing BSA/AML monitoring and detection systems
• A strong track record of performing machine learning model development using Python (numpy, tensorflow, pytorch, scikit-learn, etc.) and SQL/NoSQL interaction patterns
• Familiarity with GCP, Azure, Linux/OS X command line, version control software (git), and general software development principles with a machine learning software development life-cycle orientation
• Knowledge of modern techniques in machine learning and deep learning, e.g., transformer network architectures, with an orientation to maximizing such algorithms in a large-scale production setting
• Machine learning strategic sequencing of methodological and software improvements to work back from maximizing core metrics associated with optimizing the business
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to apply defined methodology to monitoring processes.

Preferred Requirements

• Advanced degree (M.S., PhD.) preferably in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Physics, Mathematics or a related technical field
• 1+ of FinTech tools experience including cross-border AML technology, RPA/Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence toolsets
• Knowledge of FinTech/RegTech concepts and trends.

Employment with The Bancorp includes successfully passing a background check including credit, criminal, education, employment, OFAC, and social media background history.

The Bancorp is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender, identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or other protected category with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.