BSA Officer and Compliance Director at Oaknorth.ai

Since launching in 2015, we’ve provided over £13bn in funding to ambitious entrepreneurs across the UK. In doing so, we’ve helped create more than 40,000 new jobs and over 29,000 new homes — and we’re only just getting started. Our mission is to empower the ‘misssing middle’ SME’s, those trailblazing businesses to succeed with our products at the centre of their growth.We started lending in the US in 2023, and received approval from the regulatory authorities to open our New York Representative Office in September 2024. In that time, we have already provided $1.7bn of lending in the US and this is just the start of our US journey. We are also acquiring Community Unity Bank based in Michigan, subject to regulatory approval. This is an exciting chance to join a fast-moving, innovative bank with a reputation for doing things differently. We’re not looking for someone to simply slot in — we want self-starters and bold thinkers who are ready to shape their own career path and are passionate about backing the UK’s most dynamic business leaders.Are you ready to take on the challenge? In a nutshell, we’re looking for a US compliance specialist & BSA Officer to lead compliance efforts at our New York Representative Office. This is a hands-on role where you’ll not only oversee all things BSA/AML but also play a big part in shaping our broader US compliance framework as we expand. You’ll be an integral part of OakNorth’s expansion into the US, helping to ensure that we scale fast, but scale safely. 

What You’ll Be Doing

BSA Lead - oversee and develop the BSA/AMLand Compliance program for the New York Representative Office, reporting to the UK MLRO / Head of Compliance.  

Compliance lead - helping us to remain compliant as we lend across the US, keeping up with evolving regulations, remove jargon and ensure we remain on top. Ultimately – no pressure! – help ensure we’re meeting all relevant US federal and state regulatory and legal requirements. 

Grow commercial lending – enable the team to lend into an increasing number of states across the US and ensure we lend within regulatory parameters. 

Enable scale – be part of wider growth of OakNorth Bank’s US aspirations, providing advice and guidance across banking and asset management. 

Advise and collaborate – work closely with teams in both New York, Michigan, the UKand India and provide clear, practical compliance guidance and support. 

Engage regulators – act as point of contact for regulators, ensuring speed and quality of responses. 

What We’re Looking For

At least 5+ years solid experience in Bank Secrecy Act and Anti Money Laundering compliance and the ability to practically implement regulations into commercially workable processes and controls. 

Strong knowledge of US banking regulations (bonus points if you’ve navigated both US and UK frameworks. Double bonus if you have asset management experience too!) 

A mix of strategic thinking and hands-on execution—you’ll be both designing frameworks but rolling up your sleeves too. 

Excellent comms skills—able to explain complex rules on both sides of the pond! 

Someone who is proactive, curious, and not afraid to bring new ideas to the table. 

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