AVP, BSA Specialist

Patriot Bank, N.A.

AVP, BSA Specialist advising on BSA compliance and risk management for Patriot Bank. Conducting due diligence and oversight for risk management practices with Program Managers.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The AVP, BSA Specialist, serves in an advisory and oversight capacity for BSA Institutional activities.
Primary responsibility for assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls for the Bank’s Third-Party Program Managers and cobranded programs.
Conduct due diligence on new Program Managers and cobrands to assess risks, controls, and risk appetite tolerance.
Lead BSA and Fraud oversight testing of Program Managers and cobrands and evaluate effectiveness and/or recommend action plans to remediate observed deficiencies.
Ensure adherence to Patriot Bank’s risk appetite statement and alignment with the bank’s policies, procedures, and strategic objectives.
Partner with business stakeholders such as Operations, Institutional Banking, and Compliance teams to strengthen payment program controls.
Deliver metrics to BSA leadership on a regular cadence that provides insight into the state of the Program Manager’s testing results.
Prepare management information (“MI”) utilized for executive reporting to risk committees and the Board on oversight results, trends, and alignment with Patriot Bank’s risk appetite.
Assist in the preparation of responses to internal audit, regulatory examinations, and external reviews as well as support remedial efforts.
Supports other initiatives, engagements, and projects as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree (4-year) or equivalent work experience.
10+ years of experience in treasury management, banking, or a client advisory role.
Expert knowledge of treasury management products, services, and cash flow optimization strategies.
Deep understanding of business and banking regulations including UCC, Reg CC, and Reg E.
Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, and presentation skills.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate complex processes and datasets.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting formal reports and executive summaries.
Strong relationship management skills.
Highly organized with effective time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and operate independently.
Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
High ethical standards, sound judgment, and discretion when handling confidential information.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with AML and fraud monitoring software (e.g., Verafin, Unit 21, Lexin Nexis).
Professional certification (CAMS, CFE, CIA, or CRMA) preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

All employees are responsible for compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and in some roles, OFAC regulations.

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Hard Skills & Tools

treasury managementcash flow optimizationrisk managementinternal controlsdue diligenceBSA oversight testinganalytical skillscritical thinkingreport draftingexecutive reporting

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationpresentation skillsrelationship managementorganizational skillstime managementability to manage multiple assignmentsindependenceprioritizationdiscretion

Certifications

CAMSCFECIACRMA