First American Bank

General

• Oversee and direct the day-to-day activities of departmental staff
• Conduct money laundering investigations and perform supervisory reviews of investigative activity
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Bank’s risk‑based BSA compliance program
• Develop, implement, analyze, and update procedures for the department
• May prepare, complete, and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and other required regulatory reports
• Develop and deliver key metrics to assess process effectiveness and risk exposure
• Compile and prepare documentation for audits and regulatory examinations

Senior Bank Secrecy Act Specialist

Manager

• Oversee a team of Systems Engineer Networking Specialists that administer and support the Network (Campus, Data Center, Branches), Firewalls, SD-WAN, and Wireless network environment.
• Directly manage the daily activities of employees within the department, coordinating and prioritizing requisite duties and daily assignments while appraising employee productivity and performance.
• Compose and deliver performance evaluations.
• Manage the coordination of hardware and software vendor support, ensuring seamless installation and efficient upgrade activities.
• Continuously develop and maintain expertise in emerging and existing technologies to optimize their application within our environment.
• Oversee and ensure timely completion of remediation and patching activities, aligning with defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to maintain system security and performance.
• Provide strategic oversight of network design, ensuring IT resources are optimally aligned to meet evolving business requirements for network infrastructure and firewall security.
• Lead and coordinate cross-training initiatives to ensure comprehensive coverage across all areas, designating primary, secondary, and, where necessary, tertiary support staff for operational continuity.
• Develop, maintain, and regularly update a three-year network technology roadmap to align with evolving business needs, ensuring milestones and objectives are met on schedule.
• Develop, manage, and proactively update departmental project lists, ensuring clear communication of progress to stakeholders and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Develop, manage, and continuously optimize the staff support calendar to ensure seamless team operations.
• Coordinate scheduling needs, anticipate workload demands, and proactively adjust assignments to maximize efficiency and coverage.
• Serve as the department representative for networking projects, issues, and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and technological advancements.
• Meet regularly with representatives from various departments to discuss IT needs, address concerns, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the design, development, and implementation of the Network Operations Center to optimize network performance and reliability.
• Assist in defining operational workflows, selecting technologies, and establishing monitoring systems to ensure seamless functionality.
• Collaborate closely with Information Security to assess and mitigate risks posed by emerging threats to the network.
• Conduct thorough risk analyses, implement proactive security strategies, and ensure swift, effective responses to vulnerabilities.
• Facilitate communication between teams to align security protocols with organizational objectives, strengthen threat detection capabilities, and enhance overall network resilience.
• Responsible for employee hiring, training, staff development, scheduling, and direct assistance with coverage of daily workloads when needed.
• Monitor work standards and adherence to company policies.
• Proactively deliver feedback to direct reports to promote staff development, and administer corrective action as needed.
• Conduct and complete additional assignments/projects as designated by management.

Senior Bank Secrecy Act Specialist

Network Manager