KeyBank
Sr Compliance Officer - Special Projects Review Team
KeyBank, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Location: 4910 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn Ohio
Overview The Senior Compliance Officer - Special Projects Review Team (SPRT) role reports to KeyBank's Financial Crimes Risk Management's (FCRM) Special Projects Compliance Director. The Senior Compliance Officer - SPRT role ensures Key's compliance with Bank Secrecy Act / Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) and other financial crime regulations, as well as OFAC / Sanctions / Export Controls, through work on special risk projects, as requested by Key's Chief AML Officer (CAMLO) / FCRM Leadership, Key Executive Leadership, Key Legal, or Key Risk Review Group (Audit). This role requires excellent people / communication / listening skills and intellectual curiosity, paired with a strong combination of (1) a solid working knowledge of BSA/AML, general financial crimes, and OFAC / Sanctions / Export Controls, (2) regulatory expectations, and (3) law enforcement needs.
Responsibilities
Assist on projects complex in nature or requiring additional assistance, that may benefit from subject matter expertise, line of business outreach, or leveraging existing federal law enforcement contacts.
Conduct holistic reviews of situations that may involve a significant geopolitical macro event affecting the financial sector; or significant volume of customers, accounts, or activity; or significant loss event to Key; or potential criminal conspiracy; or potential national security issue; or potential regulatory infraction; or any emerging risk topics; or other high profile, sensitive, or reputational risk situations as deemed relevant by management.
Provide guidance, compliance oversight, and quality assurance reviews on SAR filings related to the above topics.
Conduct post-incident reviews of similarly situated customers to ensure no additional risk exposure within the bank and provide post-incident training of lessons learned to affected parties within Key.
Assist on other special risk projects as requested by Key Executive Leadership.
Drive or participate as stakeholder or team member on projects/initiatives as warranted by scope.
Leverage background and subject matter expertise to participate in new business initiatives, new product development, and product analysis as appropriate.
Interact effectively with internal audit and regulatory personnel, including responding to examination information requests, addressing findings, and discussing compliance processes and policies.
Keep management informed and escalate issues as needed.
Promote a proactive compliance culture, delivering advice and guidance to the business/support functions.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of federal regulator, federal law enforcement / prosecutor, and/or US Intelligence Community experience with existing government contacts who can be leveraged, plus a minimum of 10 years of complex regulatory, compliance, investigative, law enforcement, or intelligence experience.
Bachelor's Degree required; advanced degrees such as JD or MBA desired.
Exceptional people / communication / listening skills and the ability to work across multiple departments and business units to compile information and ensure compliance requirements are understood and met.
Strong knowledge of compliance, financial crime, and/or national security laws and regulations, including BSA/AML, OFAC / Sanctions / Export Controls, regulatory expectations, and law enforcement needs.
Extensive financial crimes, national security, OFAC / Sanctions / Export Controls, geopolitical, and/or cross-disciplinary experience.
Complex project / case strategy, management, and documentation experience with discretion.
Excellent critical thinking and risk-based decision-making skills, with intellectual curiosity.
Superior analytical and investigative skills.
Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to succinctly convey information to senior management.
Flexible, agile, and able to identify process improvement opportunities.
Ability to support multiple programs in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and time pressures.
Strong attention to detail and high ethical standards.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional financial crime designations / certifications.
Location and Work Arrangement This role may be designated as remote. However, location is subject to change based on business needs. In markets where corporate office space exists, the role may transition to a hybrid or in-office arrangement. Candidates should be open to potential changes in work location.
Compensation and Benefits This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $145,000 to $160,000 annually depending on location and job-related factors such as level of experience. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for short-term incentive compensation and deferred incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance.
Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 10/19/2025
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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Overview The Senior Compliance Officer - Special Projects Review Team (SPRT) role reports to KeyBank's Financial Crimes Risk Management's (FCRM) Special Projects Compliance Director. The Senior Compliance Officer - SPRT role ensures Key's compliance with Bank Secrecy Act / Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) and other financial crime regulations, as well as OFAC / Sanctions / Export Controls, through work on special risk projects, as requested by Key's Chief AML Officer (CAMLO) / FCRM Leadership, Key Executive Leadership, Key Legal, or Key Risk Review Group (Audit). This role requires excellent people / communication / listening skills and intellectual curiosity, paired with a strong combination of (1) a solid working knowledge of BSA/AML, general financial crimes, and OFAC / Sanctions / Export Controls, (2) regulatory expectations, and (3) law enforcement needs.
Responsibilities
Assist on projects complex in nature or requiring additional assistance, that may benefit from subject matter expertise, line of business outreach, or leveraging existing federal law enforcement contacts.
Conduct holistic reviews of situations that may involve a significant geopolitical macro event affecting the financial sector; or significant volume of customers, accounts, or activity; or significant loss event to Key; or potential criminal conspiracy; or potential national security issue; or potential regulatory infraction; or any emerging risk topics; or other high profile, sensitive, or reputational risk situations as deemed relevant by management.
Provide guidance, compliance oversight, and quality assurance reviews on SAR filings related to the above topics.
Conduct post-incident reviews of similarly situated customers to ensure no additional risk exposure within the bank and provide post-incident training of lessons learned to affected parties within Key.
Assist on other special risk projects as requested by Key Executive Leadership.
Drive or participate as stakeholder or team member on projects/initiatives as warranted by scope.
Leverage background and subject matter expertise to participate in new business initiatives, new product development, and product analysis as appropriate.
Interact effectively with internal audit and regulatory personnel, including responding to examination information requests, addressing findings, and discussing compliance processes and policies.
Keep management informed and escalate issues as needed.
Promote a proactive compliance culture, delivering advice and guidance to the business/support functions.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of federal regulator, federal law enforcement / prosecutor, and/or US Intelligence Community experience with existing government contacts who can be leveraged, plus a minimum of 10 years of complex regulatory, compliance, investigative, law enforcement, or intelligence experience.
Bachelor's Degree required; advanced degrees such as JD or MBA desired.
Exceptional people / communication / listening skills and the ability to work across multiple departments and business units to compile information and ensure compliance requirements are understood and met.
Strong knowledge of compliance, financial crime, and/or national security laws and regulations, including BSA/AML, OFAC / Sanctions / Export Controls, regulatory expectations, and law enforcement needs.
Extensive financial crimes, national security, OFAC / Sanctions / Export Controls, geopolitical, and/or cross-disciplinary experience.
Complex project / case strategy, management, and documentation experience with discretion.
Excellent critical thinking and risk-based decision-making skills, with intellectual curiosity.
Superior analytical and investigative skills.
Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to succinctly convey information to senior management.
Flexible, agile, and able to identify process improvement opportunities.
Ability to support multiple programs in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and time pressures.
Strong attention to detail and high ethical standards.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional financial crime designations / certifications.
Location and Work Arrangement This role may be designated as remote. However, location is subject to change based on business needs. In markets where corporate office space exists, the role may transition to a hybrid or in-office arrangement. Candidates should be open to potential changes in work location.
Compensation and Benefits This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $145,000 to $160,000 annually depending on location and job-related factors such as level of experience. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for short-term incentive compensation and deferred incentive compensation subject to individual and company performance.
Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 10/19/2025
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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