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Vice President, BSA/AML Compliance

First National Bank of Omaha
vision insurance, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Nebraska, Omaha
Mar 27, 2026
At FNBO, our employees are the heart of our story-and we're committed to their success! Please see below the details of this career opportunity and how it fits into our organization's success. Summary of the Job: The Vice President, Financial Crimes & BSA/AML Officer serves as the enterprise leader for FNBO's Financial Crimes compliance program, providing independent Second Line of Defense oversight of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), AntiMoney Laundering (AML), sanctions, and related financial crimes risk. This role is accountable for the design, execution, and ongoing effectiveness of the Financial Crimes risk management framework and operates within a formal Three Lines of Defense model. While this role reports directly to the Chief Compliance Officer, it maintains a dottedline relationship to the Chief Risk Officer. Given the enterprise risk implications of BSA/AML matters, the BSA/AML Officer is expected to raise material issues directly to the CRO as appropriate and will meet with the CRO on a bimonthly cadence outside of the standard Management Oversight Routine schedule. The role retains exclusive authority over Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) decisioning, regulatory reporting, 314(a) requests and 314(b) information sharing, and law enforcement coordination related to BSA/AML matters, while partnering closely with First Line fraud and business teams that maintain operational accountability for fraud prevention and detection. About This Role: Core Accountabilities: BSA/AML Program Leadership * Own and maintain the enterprise BSA/AML program, including policies, standards, risk assessments, and governance structures. * Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements including the Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC regulations, and FinCEN guidance. * Maintain independence consistent with Second Line of Defense expectations. Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) and Law Enforcement Coordination * Retain exclusive authority for SAR decisioning, filing, and regulatory reporting. * Serve as the primary liaison with law enforcement agencies on SARrelated matters * Coordinate 314(a) information requests and 314(b) information sharing with other financial institutions * Ensure SAR quality, timeliness, and regulatory defensibility. FraudtoSAR Governance and Escalation * Establish and enforce dualkey escalation frameworks between fraud operations in 1LOD and Financial Crimes. * Clearly distinguish operational fraud losses from suspicious activity requiring SAR consideration. * Act as the enterprise authority on fraudrelated BSA/AML risk without assuming First Line operational ownership. Model Risk Management and Advanced Analytics Oversight * Provide executive oversight of Financial Crimes models, including transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and fraudrelated detection models. * Oversee model validation, tuning, performance monitoring, and regulatory challenge responses. * Govern the use of advanced analytics, machine learning, and agentic AI within the Financial Crimes program. Regulatory, Examination, and Board Engagement * Serve as the senior enterprise contact for OCC, Federal Reserve, FinCEN, and other regulators on Financial Crimes matters. * Lead regulatory examinations, issue remediation, and independent testing responses. * Provide regular reporting to executive management, Board committees, and the CRO on Financial Crimes risk posture. The Ideal Candidate for This Role: Required Experience * Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in BSA/AML compliance within financial services. * Minimum of 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing BSA/AML programs and teams. * Demonstrated experience operating within a Three Lines of Defense governance model. * Proven ability to lead regulatory examinations and engage with senior regulators. Education and Certifications * Bachelor's degree required. * CAMS certification required or ability to obtain within 12 months. * Advanced degree or additional certifications (CRCM, CFE, CFCS) preferred. Core Competencies * Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of BSA/AML, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC sanctions, 314(a)/314(b) protocols, SAR requirements, and FinCEN reporting standards * Financial Crimes Expertise: Deep knowledge of money laundering typologies, terrorist financing, sanctions evasion, and ability to distinguish operational fraud from suspicious activity * Technology & Analytics: Proficiency with transaction monitoring systems, case management platforms, AI, and data analytics tools * Communication & Influence: Outstanding written/verbal communication for SAR narratives, policy development, Board reporting, cross-functional initiatives, and regulatory responses Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship. Work Environment: It is anticipated that the incumbent in this role will work onsite at the posted location. Our onsite environment fosters innovation, mentorship, and a vibrant culture where ideas flow freely and relationships flourish. As part of our team, you'll experience the energy of our collaborative spaces designed to support your professional growth while working alongside talented colleagues who inspire excellence daily. Please note that work location is subject to change based on business needs. Compensation and Benefits Overview: We offer a variety of benefits designed to keep you and your family physically and financially healthy. Not only do we offer a competitive salary and work-life balance, we offer benefits to match your needs: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 401k, With Matching Contributions Time Off Programs Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care Employee Banking Growth Opportunities Tuition Assistance Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance Learn more about FNBO benefits here: https://www.fnbo.com/careers/benefits/. To obtain compensation and benefit information related to this specific role, e-mail FNBO at TAGAdmin@fnni.com. To ensure you receive a response, include the number of this job (listed below) in the subject line of your message. Job number: R-20260548 Equal Opportunity & Belonging: FNBO believes that the quality of our employee experience is at the heart of our customer experience. One key pillar of our intended employee experience is Belonging. Belonging means we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where employees of all backgrounds feel valued, recognized, and empowered to be their authentic selves-no matter their role or where they are in their journey. Learn more here. FNBO is an equal opportunity employer for all employees and applicants and makes employment decisions without regard to status or identity. 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