Vice President – Financial Crimes Independent Testing, Quality Assurance

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. Lead and oversee the enterprise Financial Crimes Independent Testing and Quality Assurance Program across BSA/AML, Sanctions, Fraud, and related Financial Crimes Compliance activities .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona • United StatesLead💰 $125,000 - $208,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Financial Crimes Independent Testing and Quality Assurance programs, with a strong focus on BSA/AML, Sanctions, and Fraud compliance. Proficient in developing risk-based testing methodologies, governance frameworks, and executive-level reporting.

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Financial Crimes QA LeadershipBSA/AML Compliance TestingRegulatory Requirements KnowledgeData Analytics and AutomationProfessional Certification (CAMS, CFE, CRCM, CIA, CPA)

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Hard Skills

Financial Crimes ComplianceIndependent Testing MethodologiesRisk AssessmentControl Design TestingTransaction MonitoringCustomer Risk RatingCDD/KYCSanctions ScreeningQuality AssuranceIssue Management

Soft Skills

Analytical CapabilitiesStrategic JudgmentLeadershipCredible ChallengeMentoring

Tools & Technologies

NICE ActimizeFinancial Crimes Technology PlatformsReporting ToolsAnalytics Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CAMSCFECRCMCIACPA

Industry Keywords

BSA/AMLFraud DetectionCompliance TestingInternal AuditThree Lines of Defense FrameworksGovernanceRemediation ProgramsTesting StandardsQuality Assurance ProgramFinancial Crimes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee the enterprise Financial Crimes Independent Testing and Quality Assurance Program across BSA/AML, Sanctions, Fraud, and related Financial Crimes Compliance activities
Establish the strategic vision, governance framework, operating model, standards, and risk-based testing universe
Develop annual and ongoing testing plans covering Financial Crimes processes, risks, controls, and activities across the First and Second Lines of Defense
Oversee independent testing of risk assessment, CDD/EDD, KYC, transaction monitoring, SAR escalation, sanctions screening, fraud detection, customer risk rating, high-risk customer management, reviews, governance, and data quality
Establish testing standards, procedures, documentation requirements, sampling methodologies, scoring frameworks, defect taxonomies, issue severity methodologies, and reporting standards
Oversee execution of the Independent Testing and QA Plan by the QA Manager and team
Review testing results, findings, thematic observations, documentation, progress, resource capacity, and coverage gaps
Lead thematic and horizontal reviews to identify systemic weaknesses, recurring deficiencies, emerging trends, and control blind spots
Establish issue management and remediation validation frameworks; approve significant finding severity ratings and escalate high-risk or systemic issues
Develop executive-level reporting on testing coverage, QA results, significant findings, systemic issues, control effectiveness, emerging risks, remediation, and program metrics
Provide independent and credible challenge to Financial Crimes management and stakeholders
Coordinate with Internal Audit, Model Risk Management, Risk Management, Technology, business lines, and Financial Crimes Compliance
Support regulatory examinations
Continuously improve methodologies, tools, analytics, automation, reporting, training, calibration, and knowledge sharing
Lead and mentor the Financial Crimes QA and Independent Testing team, including the QA Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, Compliance, Accounting, or related field
10–15+ years of progressive experience in Financial Crimes, BSA/AML, Sanctions, Fraud, Risk Management, Compliance, Quality Assurance, Compliance Testing, Internal Audit, or related functions
Significant experience leading Financial Crimes QA, independent testing, compliance testing, audit, or assurance programs
Demonstrated experience evaluating Financial Crimes processes and controls across operational and compliance functions
Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, FCRM, internal control frameworks, control design and operating effectiveness testing, QA and independent testing methodologies, three lines of defense frameworks, governance, issue management, and remediation
Experience leading teams and managing complex testing or assurance programs
Experience providing credible challenge to senior management and stakeholders
Strong analytical, strategic, and judgment capabilities
Preferred: CAMS, CFE, CRCM, CIA, CPA, or similar professional certification
Preferred: Experience with Transaction Monitoring, Customer Risk Rating, CDD/KYC, sanctions screening, or Financial Crimes technology platforms
Preferred: Experience with NICE Actimize or similar Financial Crimes systems
Preferred: Experience with Financial Crimes model governance
Preferred: Experience supporting regulatory examinations and remediation programs
Preferred: Experience developing enterprise-level testing methodologies and risk-based testing plans
Preferred: Experience leveraging data analytics, automation, and reporting tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance-based incentive opportunity
Health insurance
401(k) retirement benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Paid time off
Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees