EVP, Chief BSA Officer (Charlotte, NC)

EVP, Financial Intelligence

Lewis James Professional is a woman-owned staff augmentation, project consulting and direct hire search and placement firm. We are currently seeking a EVP, Financial Intelligence for a direct hire opportunity with a financial services client.

Responsibilities:

• Lead enterprise AML/CFT, sanctions and fraud programs aligned to the Bank’s risk and growth strategy.
• Oversee AML/CFT compliance governance, risk assessments, transaction monitoring, investigations, and regulatory reporting.
• Direct enterprise fraud prevention, detection, response, and loss mitigation initiatives.
• Manage BSA/AML regulatory exams, audits, and ongoing regulator relationships.
• Oversee internal audit, issue remediation, independent testing, and program enhancement efforts.
• Govern OFAC and sanctions compliance operations, including screening, alert management, and program optimization.
• Partner with business leaders to assess financial crimes risks related to new products, services, and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver executive and Board-level reporting on program performance, trends, and financial risks.
• Lead FIU team development, including organizational design, hiring, performance management, and succession planning.
• Drive operational scalability and continuous improvement through technology, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Criminology, or related field; Master’s or JD preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive leadership in BSA/AML, fraud risk management financial crimes compliance, and/or sanctions within a regulated financial institution.
• Proven experience leading a FIU or enterprise financial crimes program.
• Experience with FIU technologies, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and alert management.
• Expertise in BSA/AML, AML/CFT, sanctions, fraud risk, and banking regulatory requirements.
• CAMS certification is preferred or ability to obtain within a year.
• Additional certifications such as CFE, CFCS, ICA, CRCM, or ACAMS Sanctions preferred.
• Strong knowledge of BSA/AML regulations, OFAC/sanctions compliance, fraud risk management, and regulatory expectations.
• Executive-level leadership, regulatory management, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership in succession planning, talent development, and team building.
• Ability to travel periodically and work extended hours during regulatory exams, audits, or critical incident response situations.

For immediate consideration, please click “Apply” and use Job Code BHJOB11837_4397. You may also send a copy of your resume to: resumes@lewisjamesprofessional.com and enter only the following job code in the subject line: BHJOB11837_4397. Lewis James Professional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V