SVP, Director, Financial Crimes en Vast Bank

Description

Vast Bank is looking to hire an SVP, Director, Financial Crimes!

About Vast Bank

Since February of 1982, we've been a financial institution that has served customers in Northeast Oklahoma and beyond. Our deep roots in the community and commitment to personal service have enabled us to grow alongside our customers, creating conveniences and solutions to fit unique problems and lifestyles. For over 40 years, we've built a legacy on personal service, flexibility, strength, and integrity. Now, with bold leadership and a renewed commitment to customer-centricity, we're aiming higher for the next 40 years. New ideas, strong partnerships, and modern technology will accompany a winning culture to deliver more control and a surprisingly easy banking experience.

We're a company that believes in taking care of the people who make working here possible. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a leading employee benefit package:

• Comprehensive benefits package & 401(k) match

• Professional development- opportunities for advancement!

• Tuition assistance

• Transit reimbursement

• Paid time off

• & more!

Qualifications

Summary Of Role

The Director of Financial Crimes plays a critical leadership role in the development, execution, and oversight of the institution’s global financial crimes compliance (FCC) program. This includes Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC), Sanctions compliance, and Fraud Risk Management across multiple jurisdictions. The role requires extensive cross-border regulatory knowledge, risk-based decision-making, and stakeholder engagement at the highest levels.

This is a high-impact leadership role requiring a balance of strategic oversight, regulatory expertise, team development, and cross-functional collaboration.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and execute a robust global financial crimes compliance strategy aligned with enterprise risk appetite and regulatory expectations in all operating jurisdictions.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Board of Directors, executive management, and governance committees on all FCC matters and emerging risks.

• Serve as the board-appointed BSA and OFAC Officer.

• Maintain and continually enhance the enterprise-wide FCC framework, including policies, procedures, and risk assessment methodologies.

• Lead periodic financial crimes risk assessments and ensure comprehensive, accurate reporting to executive management and the Board.

• Oversee all aspects of the FCC program for both domestic and international operations aligned with enterprise risk appetite and regulatory expectations in all operating jurisdictions.

• Partner with technology and operations teams to integrate technology (e.g., AI, machine learning, data analytics) to improve detection, efficiency, and reporting capabilities.

• Serve as a key liaison with domestic and foreign regulatory agencies, auditors, and law enforcement regarding financial crimes matters.

• Stay abreast of and ensure compliance with international laws and regulations applicable to operating jurisdictions.

• Manage and develop high-performing teams including BSA/AML managers, investigators, analysts, specialists, and fraud prevention professionals.

• Design and implement tailored training programs for frontline staff, senior management, and business units.

Knowledge & Skills

Experience

12+ years of progressive experience in financial crimes, compliance, or risk management roles within banking or financial services.

Strong international exposure and working knowledge of global AML, sanctions, and fraud regulatory environments.

Education/Certifications/Licenses

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Finance or related field. 

Master’s Degree in Finance, Law or related field- preferred

Interpersonal Skills

A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required to be an effective subject matter expert in the position. In-depth dialogues, conversations and explanations with customers, direct and indirect reports and outside vendors of a sensitive and/or highly confidential nature is a normal part of the day-to-day experience. Communications can involve motivating, influencing, educating and/or advising others on matters of significance.

Role Important Behavioral Skills

• Strong communication skills to develop good working relationships and to promote cooperation and compromise among various departments.

• Display the ability to research and comprehend a high level of knowledge in current and developing regulations.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship at all levels by proactively participating and contributing to a positive work environment, controlling emotions and temperament, and exhibiting courteous, respectful, and professional behavior.

• Ability to quickly adapt to changing environments, processes, and technologies. Technological ability and willingness to work remotely from home as required.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to maintain composure under pressure or adverse circumstances, using effective strategies for managing personal stress.

• Ability to maintain personal and work direction when faced with ambiguity.

ADA Requirements

Physical Requirements

Is able to bend, sit, and stand in order to perform primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs. Must be capable of climbing / descending stairs in an emergency situation. Must be able to operate routine office equipment including computer terminals and keyboards, telephones, copiers, facsimiles, and calculators. Must be able to routinely perform work on a computer for an average of 6-8 hours per day, when necessary. Must be able to work extended hours or travel off site whenever required or requested by management. Must be capable of regular, reliable, and timely attendance.

Working Conditions

Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled shared work area with minimal noise.

Mental and/or Emotional Requirements

Must be able to perform job functions independently or with limited supervision and work effectively either on own or as part of a team. Must be able to read and carry out various written instructions and follow oral instructions. Must be able to complete basic mathematical calculations, spell accurately, and understand computer basics. Must be able to speak clearly and deliver information in a logical and understandable sequence. Must be capable of dealing calmly and professionally with numerous different personalities from diverse cultures at various levels within and outside of the organization and demonstrate highest levels of customer service and discretion when dealing with the public. Must be able to perform responsibilities with composure under the stress of deadlines / requirements for extreme accuracy and quality and/or fast pace.  Must be able to effectively handle multiple, simultaneous, and changing priorities. Must be capable of exercising the highest level of discretion on both internal and external confidential matters.

EEO StatementIt is the policy of Vast Bank to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual’s race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, unfavorable military discharge for qualified individuals with disabilities, and for qualified disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era, to the extent required by applicable local, state and federal law.