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JOB DESCRIPTION
The BSA/AML Operations Lead Analyst is responsible for overseeing the strategic and day-to-day execution of BSA/AML/OFAC compliance operations. This role combines deep analytical expertise with operational leadership to drive improvements in transaction monitoring, partner/product risk assessments, and capacity planning. The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker with strong investigative instincts, technical fluency, and a passion for building scalable, compliant processes in a dynamic financial services environment.
Key Responsibilities
Transaction Monitoring & Rule Tuning
Analyze large, complex datasets from transaction monitoring systems to identify patterns, improve alert productivity, and enhance detection accuracy.
Lead rule tuning initiatives and collaborate with analytics, engineering, and compliance teams to optimize monitoring logic.
Recommend enhancements to existing reporting processes to better capture unusual activity.
Partner & Product Risk Assessment
Conduct impact assessments for new partners and products, ensuring AML controls are appropriately tailored and implemented.
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned products and partnerships, overseeing their compliance posture.
Collaborate with product and business teams to ensure operational readiness and risk mitigation strategies are in place.
Capacity Planning & Operational Oversight
Forecast alert volumes and staffing needs based on rule changes, product launches, and seasonal trends.
Oversee onshore and offshore teams to ensure SLA adherence for SARs, CTRs, OFAC screening, and other regulatory filings.
Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, or outsource operational processes.
Investigations & Reporting
Lead investigations into suspicious activity, linking related behaviors and uncovering emerging fraud and money laundering trends.
Oversee SAR filing processes and ensure compliance with all BSA/AML/OFAC regulatory requirements.
Maintain documentation standards and ensure readiness for audits and regulatory exams.
Training & Leadership
Mentor BSA/AML analysts, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Facilitate training sessions for new hires and cross-functional partners.
Partner with senior management to develop and implement policies and controls aligned with evolving threats.
Compliance Requirement:
All employees in this role are required to complete and maintain current training in Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations. This includes initial onboarding training and ongoing annual refreshers, as mandated by Green Dot’s compliance policies. Non-compliance could pose reputational, legal, and financial risks to the organization.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in BSA/AML/OFAC operations, preferably in fintech or money transfer environments.
Proven experience in financial crime investigations and transaction monitoring
Strong analytical skills; proficiency in Excel
Excellent communication skills across all mediums
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and professional
Preferred
Prior supervisory or team leadership experience
SQL preferred
CAMS or CFE certification a plus
POSITION TYPE
RegularPAY RANGE
The targeted base salary for this position is $91,100 to $136,700 per year. The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate’s geographical location.<<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>>
We’re Here to Support You—Accommodations Upon Request
Green Dot is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, we encourage you to let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs in a way that respects your privacy and ensures equal opportunity. Our goal is to support every applicant in showcasing their talents and potential.
Work Authorization Requirement
At Green Dot Corporation, we value diversity and strive for fair and inclusive hiring practices. However, we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment, without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Top Skills
What We Do
Green Dot is a financial technology and registered bank holding company committed to delivering trusted, best-in-class money management and payment solutions to customers and partners, seamlessly connecting people to their money. Green Dot’s proprietary technology enables it to build products and features that address the most pressing financial challenges of consumers and businesses, transforming the way they manage and move money and making financial empowerment more accessible for all.
Green Dot offers a broad set of financial services to consumers and businesses including debit, checking, credit, prepaid, and payroll cards, as well as robust money processing services, tax refunds, cash deposits and disbursements. Its flagship digital banking platform GO2bank offers consumers simple and accessible mobile banking designed to help improve financial health over time. The company’s banking platform services business enables a growing list of the world’s largest and most trusted consumer and technology brands to deploy customized, seamless, value-driven money management solutions for their customers.
Founded in 1999, Green Dot has served more than 33 million customers directly and many millions more through its partners. The Green Dot Network of more than 90,000 retail distribution locations nationwide, more than all remaining bank branches in the U.S. combined, enables it to operate primarily as a “branchless bank.” Green Dot Bank is a subsidiary of Green Dot Corporation and member of the FDIC . For more information about Green Dot’s products and services, please visit www.greendot.com.
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The Commissioner of Financial Regulation for the State of Maryland will accept all questions or complaints from Maryland residents regarding Green Dot Corporation, NMLS ID #914924 at 1100 North Eutaw Street, Suite 611; Baltimore, MD 21201, phone 888-784-0136. NMLS Consumer Access: https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org/
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