Chief Compliance Officer – BSA Officer

Telcoin

. Update, implement, and maintain a risk-based BSA/AML/CFT and OFAC program covering internal controls, independent testing, a designated BSA Officer, training, and customer due diligence including beneficial ownership .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • Nebraska • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in BSA/AML compliance, including risk assessment, regulatory examination management, and digital asset compliance. Proven ability to lead compliance teams, manage budgets, and implement effective compliance programs across various customer types.

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BSA/AML Compliance ExperienceDigital Asset ComplianceRegulatory Examination ManagementRisk Assessment OwnershipCAMS Certification

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Hard Skills

BSA/AML Program ManagementRisk-Based ComplianceTransaction MonitoringCustomer Due DiligenceSAR DecisioningRegulatory ReportingBlockchain AnalyticsOn-Chain Data AnalysisStablecoin ComplianceFinCEN Recordkeeping

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam BuildingCommunicationNegotiationTraining Development

Tools & Technologies

Compliance Operating ModelVendor Management ToolsBlockchain Data ToolsKYC/AML SoftwareRisk Rating Methodology

Certifications & Qualifications

CAMSCAMS-FCICRCMCFEAdvanced Digital Asset AML Certification

Industry Keywords

BSAAMLCFTOFACUSA PATRIOT ActFATFVirtual Asset Service ProviderStablecoinFinancial Crimes ComplianceRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Update, implement, and maintain a risk-based BSA/AML/CFT and OFAC program covering internal controls, independent testing, a designated BSA Officer, training, and customer due diligence including beneficial ownership
Draft and annually refresh BSA/AML and sanctions policies, procedures, and the Board-approved risk appetite
Report program status, metrics, and material issues to the Board and senior management at least quarterly
Own the enterprise BSA/AML and sanctions risk assessment
Oversee CIP, KYC, KYB, and enhanced due diligence for retail, institutional, and VASP/counterparty customers
Set customer risk-rating methodology and periodic review cycles
Approve onboarding of high-risk customers
Oversee fiat and on-chain transaction monitoring and blockchain analytics
Tune scenarios and thresholds; document model validation and testing
Address digital-asset typologies including mixers, darknet markets, ransomware, chain-hopping, bridge exploits, and sanctioned addresses
Implement FinCEN Recordkeeping and Travel Rule compliance and FATF Recommendation 16
Run OFAC and global sanctions screening; manage blocking, rejection, and reporting obligations
Manage alert and case investigations; make final SAR filing decisions
Ensure accurate and timely CTRs, 314(a) responses, 314(b) information sharing, subpoenas, and law enforcement responses
Establish AML controls for stablecoin issuance, redemption, reserves-related flows, and freeze/blacklist capabilities
Ensure custody and wallet-management processes meet requirements
Serve as primary contact for regulatory examinations and independent audits; own remediation
Deliver role-based BSA/AML training
Evaluate and oversee third-party compliance vendors and partner-bank or program-manager arrangements
Build, staff, and lead the financial crimes compliance team; set QA standards and KPIs
Design a scalable compliance operating model and plan staffing, tooling, and process needs
Develop talent through career paths, succession planning, and professional development
Partner with Product and Engineering to embed compliance controls into new products
Own the compliance function’s P&L and annual budget
Build compliance investment business cases and present them to senior management and the Board
Track compliance unit costs and find efficiencies
Work with Finance and business leaders on compliance costs and risks in pricing, market entry, and partnerships
Negotiate and manage vendor contracts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in finance, criminal justice, law, business or a related field
8+ years of BSA/AML compliance experience at a bank, trust company or regulated money transmitter, including 3+ years as a BSA Officer, deputy or program lead
2+ years of direct experience with digital assets, virtual currency or a VASP/crypto exchange
Hands-on experience leading regulatory examinations and remediating findings
Proven SAR decisioning and investigation management experience
Working knowledge of the BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, AML Act of 2020, FinCEN CDD Rule, OFAC regulations and FATF virtual asset guidance
A proven track record of building or scaling a compliance function through significant growth, including owning a departmental budget
One or more certifications: CAMS, CAMS-FCI, CRCM or CFE
Authorized to work in the United States
Advanced digital asset AML certification (e.g., CCAS, CCI, or Chainalysis/TRM investigator certification) preferred
Experience at a de novo bank, with a charter application, or with state trust or digital asset charters preferred
Experience with stablecoin programs, including issuer-side controls, preferred
JD, MBA or other advanced degree preferred
Familiarity with smart contracts, wallet architecture and on-chain data analysis (e.g., SQL against blockchain data) preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

An executive leadership role at a pioneering digital asset bank
The opportunity to build the Bank’s compliance function from the ground up and shape its risk culture
Direct access to the Board and senior leadership
Exposure to innovative blockchain and payment technologies