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Base Pay Range $180,000.00/yr - $210,000.00/yr
Position Summary Community Federal Savings Bank (CFSB), located in New York City, is seeking a highly skilled and detail‑oriented Head of Financial Crimes Compliance Quality Assurance to join our Program Management & Assurance function within the Compliance department. CFSB offers a full range of banking services including ACH settlement services, pre‑paid card issuance, and retail banking. In addition to serving our general customer base, we also service various types of money service businesses and FinTech companies. This individual will be primarily responsible for overseeing a robust quality assurance program to ensure compliance controls are operating as designed. They will drive strategic Financial Crimes Compliance QA initiatives, enhance transparency, and provide data‑driven insights to inform decision‑making and regulatory readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Enhance and maintain the Financial Crimes Compliance Quality Assurance (QA) framework to assess whether key compliance control activities—conducted internally or by external consultants—adhere to internal standards, regulatory expectations, and Bank policy.
Implement and continuously refine standardized QA test scripts, workpapers, and documentation templates to drive consistency, transparency, and auditability across QA reviews.
Lead and develop a high‑performing team of Financial Crimes Compliance QA Managers and staff, providing coaching, mentorship, and oversight to ensure effective execution and professional growth.
Partner with Internal Control functions to align Financial Crimes Compliance QA insights with broader risk trends, inform planning cycles, and enhance control evaluations across business units.
Stay current on regulatory developments, enforcement actions, and industry best practices; translate regulatory changes into QA control enhancements and update procedures accordingly.
Provide structured, actionable feedback and guidance to control owners and business partners based on QA findings, supporting the adoption of practical, risk‑aligned solutions and best practices.
Lead the design and delivery of training content and workshops to improve the quality, consistency, and defensibility of investigations, control execution, and documentation.
Establish Financial Crimes Compliance QA metrics and dashboards to support continuous improvement, trend analysis, and executive‑level reporting to governance committees, senior leadership, and regulators.
Ensure Financial Crimes Compliance QA processes integrate technology and data analytics where feasible to improve efficiency, risk detection, and traceability.
Act as a strategic partner across Compliance, Legal, Audit, Operations, and Technology to promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Support internal and external regulatory examinations by providing Financial Crimes Compliance QA reporting, documentation, and commentary as needed.
Qualifications
Deep subject matter expertise in regulatory compliance, quality assurance methodologies, and risk management within the financial services industry.
Proven ability to design and lead Financial Crimes Compliance QA programs in complex, matrixed environments involving third‑party partnerships, fintech platforms, and high‑risk product offerings.
Demonstrated experience presenting Financial Crimes Compliance QA findings, thematic trends, and risk insights to executive leadership, Board‑level committees, and regulatory agencies.
Strong working knowledge of BSA/AML/OFAC requirements.
Strategic mindset with the ability to drive long‑term program maturity while executing detailed operational reviews and initiatives.
Proficient in leveraging technology platforms to support Financial Crimes Compliance QA activities, including GRC systems, workflow tools, and automated testing solutions.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex compliance matters into actionable, business‑aligned recommendations.
Collaborative leader with a track record of building high‑performing teams and influencing cross‑functional partners across Compliance, Legal, Risk, Operations, and Technology.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., JD, MBA) or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, CRCM, CISA, CFE) strongly preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in Compliance, Audit, Risk, or Internal Controls, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or QA oversight role.
Prior experience overseeing Financial Crimes Compliance QA or testing programs focused on consumer protection, AML, sanctions, or third‑party oversight is highly desirable.
Exposure to dynamic and hybrid business models, such as banking‑as‑a‑service (BaaS), money service businesses (MSBs), fintech partnerships, or international payments, is strongly preferred.
Salary Base salary range does not include performance‑based bonus and/or other benefits, where applicable. Actual base salary offer will vary based on skills and experience.
About Community Federal Savings Bank (CFSB) CFSB is a federally chartered bank founded in 2001 and headquartered in New York City. CFSB has focused on providing superior service and added value to clients through a solid understanding of relationship banking. We offer a full range of services, including loans, bill payments, card services, internet banking, and merchant processing.
Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally‑protected classes.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Quality Assurance
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Base Pay Range $180,000.00/yr - $210,000.00/yr
Position Summary Community Federal Savings Bank (CFSB), located in New York City, is seeking a highly skilled and detail‑oriented Head of Financial Crimes Compliance Quality Assurance to join our Program Management & Assurance function within the Compliance department. CFSB offers a full range of banking services including ACH settlement services, pre‑paid card issuance, and retail banking. In addition to serving our general customer base, we also service various types of money service businesses and FinTech companies. This individual will be primarily responsible for overseeing a robust quality assurance program to ensure compliance controls are operating as designed. They will drive strategic Financial Crimes Compliance QA initiatives, enhance transparency, and provide data‑driven insights to inform decision‑making and regulatory readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Enhance and maintain the Financial Crimes Compliance Quality Assurance (QA) framework to assess whether key compliance control activities—conducted internally or by external consultants—adhere to internal standards, regulatory expectations, and Bank policy.
Implement and continuously refine standardized QA test scripts, workpapers, and documentation templates to drive consistency, transparency, and auditability across QA reviews.
Lead and develop a high‑performing team of Financial Crimes Compliance QA Managers and staff, providing coaching, mentorship, and oversight to ensure effective execution and professional growth.
Partner with Internal Control functions to align Financial Crimes Compliance QA insights with broader risk trends, inform planning cycles, and enhance control evaluations across business units.
Stay current on regulatory developments, enforcement actions, and industry best practices; translate regulatory changes into QA control enhancements and update procedures accordingly.
Provide structured, actionable feedback and guidance to control owners and business partners based on QA findings, supporting the adoption of practical, risk‑aligned solutions and best practices.
Lead the design and delivery of training content and workshops to improve the quality, consistency, and defensibility of investigations, control execution, and documentation.
Establish Financial Crimes Compliance QA metrics and dashboards to support continuous improvement, trend analysis, and executive‑level reporting to governance committees, senior leadership, and regulators.
Ensure Financial Crimes Compliance QA processes integrate technology and data analytics where feasible to improve efficiency, risk detection, and traceability.
Act as a strategic partner across Compliance, Legal, Audit, Operations, and Technology to promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Support internal and external regulatory examinations by providing Financial Crimes Compliance QA reporting, documentation, and commentary as needed.
Qualifications
Deep subject matter expertise in regulatory compliance, quality assurance methodologies, and risk management within the financial services industry.
Proven ability to design and lead Financial Crimes Compliance QA programs in complex, matrixed environments involving third‑party partnerships, fintech platforms, and high‑risk product offerings.
Demonstrated experience presenting Financial Crimes Compliance QA findings, thematic trends, and risk insights to executive leadership, Board‑level committees, and regulatory agencies.
Strong working knowledge of BSA/AML/OFAC requirements.
Strategic mindset with the ability to drive long‑term program maturity while executing detailed operational reviews and initiatives.
Proficient in leveraging technology platforms to support Financial Crimes Compliance QA activities, including GRC systems, workflow tools, and automated testing solutions.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex compliance matters into actionable, business‑aligned recommendations.
Collaborative leader with a track record of building high‑performing teams and influencing cross‑functional partners across Compliance, Legal, Risk, Operations, and Technology.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., JD, MBA) or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, CRCM, CISA, CFE) strongly preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in Compliance, Audit, Risk, or Internal Controls, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or QA oversight role.
Prior experience overseeing Financial Crimes Compliance QA or testing programs focused on consumer protection, AML, sanctions, or third‑party oversight is highly desirable.
Exposure to dynamic and hybrid business models, such as banking‑as‑a‑service (BaaS), money service businesses (MSBs), fintech partnerships, or international payments, is strongly preferred.
Salary Base salary range does not include performance‑based bonus and/or other benefits, where applicable. Actual base salary offer will vary based on skills and experience.
About Community Federal Savings Bank (CFSB) CFSB is a federally chartered bank founded in 2001 and headquartered in New York City. CFSB has focused on providing superior service and added value to clients through a solid understanding of relationship banking. We offer a full range of services, including loans, bill payments, card services, internet banking, and merchant processing.
Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally‑protected classes.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Quality Assurance
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