Business Advisory Manager - Miami Lakes, Dallas or Atlanta - BankUnited

SUMMARY: The Business Advisory Manager (BAM) is responsible for providing subject matter expertise and support to front line business units in making appropriate risk-informed strategic decisions to manage BSA/AML and OFAC risk. The BAM is responsible for leading a specialized first-line AML risk management team. In addition, the BAM focuses on identifying, evaluating, and mitigating regulatory and operational risks within the coverage areas. This role works closely with front-line bankers, business leaders and executive management across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and special projects may be assigned.

* Act as a trusted advisor to BankUnited lines of business by providing risk-based guidance throughout various points in the customer life cycle.

* Manage and develop a team of subject matter experts while continuously enhancing processes with the goal of maximizing efficiency and value to BankUnited.

* Supervise First Line Enhanced Due Diligence responsibilities across multiple lines of business.

* Providing the lines of business (LOBs) with guidance and support related to: BSA Inquiries, Prospective Customer Vetting and BSA Exception Memo development.

* Identify areas of potential risk and work closely with business leaders to strategically develop, implement and maintain risk mitigating controls and methodologies throughout identified areas of the Bank

* Liaising with the LOBs and BSA teams to ensure Compliance with BankUnited's AML Program and provide advice on the AML considerations needed for the onboarding/maintenance of both prospective and existing clients.

* Maintaining comprehensive documentation evidencing the oversight functions performed and where deficiencies or areas for improvement are identified, working with stakeholders to drive effective and timely solutions.

* Participate in various Governance and Oversight Committees.

* Assist and advice identified LOBs in making appropriate risk-informed decisions in the normal course of business.

* Ensure LOBs are in alignment with all corporate policies, procedures, and programs.

* Regularly meet with business leadership and/or executive management to report on documented findings and provide a framework for resolutions.

* Maintain oversight responsibility for reviews being completed accurately and professionally and communicated to employees appropriately.

* Adheres to and complies with applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to anti-money laundering (i.e. Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, etc.).

* Adheres to Bank policies and procedures and completes required training.

* Identifies and reports suspicious activity.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Supervises function, projects or services and/or one or more employees, as applicable.

* Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

* Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance coaching; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree from a 4 Year College or equivalent experience required

EXPERIENCE

* 12+ years of experience in AML Advisory, AML Risk Management and/or AML program management or equivalent experience preferred

* Significant knowledge and expertise of AML regulations, including BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, FinCEN requirements and Suspicious Activity Report requirements required

* Experience in building successful teams from the ground up required

* Ability to influence and lead people at a senior level using sound judgment and successful execution required

* Entrepreneurial drive and ability to judiciously balance risk/reward scenarios as a means of effectively providing appropriate front-line Risk Management advice/AML guidance and support required

* Prior experience in the Risk Management and/or AML sectors within a financial institution or a consulting firm required

* Experience or previous exposure to internal control functions and US regulators preferred

* ACAMS (Association of Certified Money Laundering Specialists) or similar credential in the area of AML preferred

* Prior work experience in a role needing to collaborate with a variety of teams and senior level individuals required

* Ability to establish and build strong relationships at a first, second and third line of defense level required

* Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills required

* Experience with Business Intelligence and Data Visualization tools (ie Spotfire, Tableau, Qlikview, Microstrategy etc) a plus preferred

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