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JOB DESCRIPTION
Role Summary
The Transaction Monitoring Senior Director will lead the strategic oversight and continuous enhancement of Green Dot’s transaction monitoring program. This role is critical to ensuring the effectiveness of AML compliance across Green Dot Bank’s issued accounts and third-party programs. The Senior Director will manage the tuning, expansion, and business-as-usual (BAU) operations of Unit21, provide advisory support to operations, and collaborate across business units to ensure regulatory alignment and operational excellence.
Key ResponsibilitiesOversee the design, tuning, and expansion of transaction monitoring rules and models within Unit21.
Provide advisory support to operations teams on AML transaction monitoring processes and escalations.
Lead the transformation of transaction monitoring from manual to automated systems, ensuring scalability and audit-readiness.
Collaborate with the Head BSA/AML Data Scientist to develop and refine rule tuning and analytics.
Ensure integration of third-party Bank-issued product monitoring into enterprise-wide AML reporting.
Harmonize AML policies, procedures, and risk assessments across Green Dot’s programs and subsidiaries.
Coordinate with the SVP, AML Officer on enterprise risk reporting and gap remediation.
Review new products and services to assess AML/OFAC risks and recommend mitigating controls.
Support regulatory and internal audit commitments through detailed project planning and execution.
Lead cross-functional teams in implementing enhancements to transaction monitoring and screening processes.
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.
10+ years of experience in AML/BSA compliance, with 5+ years in transaction monitoring leadership.
Deep expertise in AML systems (Unit21 preferred), rule tuning, and data analytics.
Proven track record in managing large-scale compliance transformations and regulatory commitments.
Strong understanding of BSA/AML/OFAC regulations and risk governance frameworks.
Experience collaborating with data scientists, legal, and operations teams.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with ability to influence across functions.
POSITION TYPE
RegularPAY RANGE
The targeted base salary for this position is $169,200 to $253,800 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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