External Risk Event Review Manager

Bank of America

. Identify, prioritize, and document significant external financial crime risk events according to established thresholds, procedures, and governance requirements .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $105,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial crime risk management, including anti-money laundering (AML) legislation and model development. Proven ability to analyze complex information, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive process improvements within established governance frameworks.

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Financial Crime Risk ManagementAnti-Money Laundering (AML)Model DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementProcess Management

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Hard Skills

Exposure AnalysisModel Performance EvaluationInvestigative Process AssessmentRisk-Based RecommendationsControl Gap IdentificationData AnalysisProcess Effectiveness EvaluationFeature DevelopmentRisk EscalationContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationSound JudgmentAnalytical ThinkingStakeholder Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

Financial CrimesFraudSanctionsInvestigative PracticesRegulatory ExpectationsOperational RiskGovernanceFinancial ServicesComplianceRisk Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, prioritize, and document significant external financial crime risk events according to established thresholds, procedures, and governance requirements
Conduct exposure analyses covering bank products, services, customers, geographies, financial crime detection, and investigative processes
Evaluate model performance, investigative outcomes, and process effectiveness to identify control gaps and enhancement opportunities
Develop risk-based recommendations including model tuning, feature development, investigator training, risk escalation, or process changes
Coordinate formal handoffs to GFC and non-GFC partners and support issues or remediation actions
Maintain the external event and remediation inventory and monitor dependencies and milestones
Escalate material risks, delays, and decisions
Prepare analyses, recommendations, and governance materials for senior leadership and stakeholders
Partner with model development, operations, investigations, technology, data, and risk management teams
Track actions through closure and drive consistent execution and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of seven years of relevant experience
Minimum of seven years of relevant experience in financial crimes, model development or management, investigations, operations, process management, compliance, or operational risk
Knowledge of anti-money laundering (AML) and related AML legislation
Experience assessing financial crime models, investigative processes, or operational workflows and translating findings into actionable enhancements
Knowledge of anti-money laundering, sanctions, fraud, financial crime typologies, investigative practices, and related regulatory expectations
Experience managing complex processes from intake and analysis through recommendation, handoff, tracking, escalation, and closure
Ability to analyze complex information, identify root causes and risk implications, and exercise sound judgment within established frameworks
Strong stakeholder management skills across technical, operational, investigative, and risk teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of concise materials for senior leadership and governance forums
Bachelor's Degree in related field (desired)
Experience in financial services and/or a related government entity (desired)
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), PMP, or related certification (desired)
Ability to work first shift in the United States of America
Ability to work 40 hours per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive workplace culture
Opportunities to learn, grow, and build a career
Support for physical, emotional, and financial wellness
Affordable, competitive, and flexible benefits
Annual discretionary incentive award based on individual, line of business, and company performance
Paid time off
Resources and support to make an impact
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