GFC Manager, Correspondent Banking

. Execute substantive money laundering, economic sanctions, fraud compliance, and operational risk practices .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute substantive money laundering, economic sanctions, fraud compliance, and operational risk practices
Work directly or through compliance officers for Front Line Units and Control Functions to complete compliance, policy, and operational/fraud risk management requirements
Provide oversight and challenge of financial crimes risks in correspondent banking
Advise and direct development and maintenance of financial crimes-owned policies and standards
Review Front Line Units and Control Functions-owned policies and standards for regulatory and operational risk coverage
Produce and/or oversee independent financial crimes risk management reporting to senior leaders
Monitor regulatory changes and direct policy, standards, procedure, and process updates
Participate in industry forums and monitor regulatory expectations, emerging legislation, political scrutiny, litigation, and key influencers
Escalate financial crimes compliance and operational risks and issues to governance routines and management/board-level committees
Identify, aggregate, report, escalate, inspect, and challenge remediation and thematic analysis of issues and control enhancements
Review and challenge internal and external operational loss events and oversee remediation plans

What you’ll need

Minimum of seven years of relevant experience
Knowledge of anti-money laundering (AML) and related AML legislation
Strong understanding of correspondent banking products and services, including nostro/vostro accounts, payable-through arrangements, and cross-border payment flows
Awareness of financial crime risks in correspondent banking, including money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions evasion, and nested relationships
Ability to identify and assess jurisdictional and counterparty risks, including high-risk geographies, PEPs, and shell banks
Practical knowledge of Correspondent Banking Due Diligence (CBDD), KYC/KYCC principles, enhanced due diligence triggers, and periodic review processes
Familiarity with transaction monitoring and screening controls applicable to correspondent banking
Working knowledge of global regulatory frameworks and industry standards, including FATF Recommendations, Wolfsberg Group CBDDQ, and Basel Committee guidance
Conceptual understanding of financial crime detection models, model limitations, and business risk
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across business, compliance, and operations teams
Strong communication and analytical skills
Conceptual understanding of transaction monitoring and screening
Bachelor's Degree in related field is desired
Experience in financial services and/or a related government entity is desired
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) is desired

Comp & perks