BSA/AML Risk Analyst II

About the role

The BSA/AML Risk Analyst II supports Pathward's second line of defense for the BSA/AML/CFT and OFAC ("AML") compliance programs. This role performs oversight and advisory activities to help ensure program elements are administered in accordance with approved policy, applicable laws and regulations, and sound industry practices. The Analyst identifies compliance risks and improvement opportunities, partners with cross-functional stakeholders to develop practical solutions, and provides consultative support to business lines and third parties.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter resource to help ensure documents, projects, processes, and product initiatives align with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of line-of-business guidance and standards related to AML compliance.
• Partner with business lines and third parties to implement AML initiatives and provide support through training, process documentation, and ongoing consultation.
• Provide advisory support to the first line of defense by answering questions, offering technical guidance, and assisting with issue identification and resolution.
• Support risk and compliance assessments of new or changing products, services, processes, and procedures to help ensure BSA and OFAC requirements are considered and addressed.
• Assist with implementing and improving procedures, tools, and controls in coordination with team members and stakeholders.
• Monitor and help validate compliance with third-party contractual obligations related to service delivery, as applicable.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant financial services products, emerging risks, and the AML regulatory environment.
• Review proposed and existing laws, regulations, and guidance to evaluate potential business impact and communicate key considerations to stakeholders.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience.
• Working knowledge of BSA/AML/CFT and OFAC requirements, with 2-4 years of related compliance, risk, audit, or financial-crime experience.
• Familiarity with banking products and services (e.g., payments, e-commerce, fintech partnerships, and/or trade finance).
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Flexible and creative thinker who can learn independently and function in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled at organizing priorities, managing multiple complex projects at one time, and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels through verbal or written means.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); ability to learn additional systems as needed.
• Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications):
• Experience in a second line of defense (compliance/risk management) function within a bank, fintech, or payments environment.
• Exposure to third-party risk management, vendor oversight, or partner program monitoring.
• Relevant certification (e.g., CAMS) or progress toward certification.
• Why Join Pathward: In this role, you'll work with business partners across the organization to help identify, assess, and reduce financial-crime compliance risk. You'll contribute to meaningful improvements in controls and processes while building your expertise in AML oversight.
• The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive and may be changed at any time.
• Salary range: $50,000 - $84,000
• The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this role. Individual pay within the range will be determined by multiple factors which can in

Benefits

Additional Information

We are a hybrid, remote-office company dedicated to growing our talent anywhere! We have onsite locations in: Sioux Falls, SD, Scottsdale, AZ, Louisville, KY, Troy, MI, Franklin, TN, Easton, PA. At Pathward, we take tremendous pride in our purpose to create financial inclusion for all™. We are a financial empowerment company that works with innovators to increase financial availability, choice, and opportunity for all. We strive to remove barriers that traditional institutions put in the way of financial access, and promote economic mobility by providing responsible, secure, high quality financial products. We are a team of problem solvers and innovators who celebrate our differences and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger and well-positioned for success. We celebrate, and embrace, our team members through our *HUMBLE*HUNGRY*SMART approach, and we believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve.

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