Bank of America
Global Financial Crimes Manager - Red Flags Management
Bank of America, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Global Financial Crimes Manager - Red Flags Management
Charlotte, North Carolina;Washington, District of Columbia
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Job Description:
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
This job is responsible for executing substantive money laundering, economic sanctions and fraud compliance and operational risk practices. Key responsibilities include working directly or through compliance officers for the Front Line Units (FLUs) and Control Functions (CFs) to complete compliance, policy, operational/fraud risk management requirements.
The
Global Financial Crimes Manager - Red Flags Management
serves as a subject matter authority responsible for the intake, assessment, and interpretation of red flags and regulatory guidance across the financial institution. This role ensures the organization maintains a comprehensive, current, and risk-aligned red flag framework to meet Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and global financial crime compliance obligations. The expert provides critical insights that shape policy, detection strategies, and frontline awareness, while directly supporting regulatory readiness and risk management efforts.
Responsibilities:
Manage the intake, evaluation, and classification of AML red flags, ensuring coverage of customer, product, geographic, and transactional risk dimensions.
Interpret and translate regulatory guidance, advisories, enforcement actions, and industry best practices (e.g., FinCEN, FATF, OFAC, OCC, DOJ) into actionable requirements.
Maintain and continuously update the enterprise red flag inventory, ensuring it reflects emerging risks and aligns with regulatory expectations.
Provide expert interpretation and advisory support to investigators, operations teams, and risk managers regarding the application of red flags in day-to-day monitoring and decision-making.
Collaborate with policy, standards, and model development teams to embed red flags into surveillance, transaction monitoring, due diligence, and risk assessments.
Develop clear, practical guidance and materials for use across the three lines of defense, including training content and awareness sessions.
Prepare analysis and documentation to support regulatory examinations, audits, and internal reviews focused on red flag governance and effectiveness.
Proactively identify and assess emerging trends, typologies, and financial crime risks to recommend adjustments to program coverage.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of seven years of relevant experience - BSA/AML or financial crimes experience within a large financial institution or regulatory agency
Bachelor's degree
In-depth knowledge of U.S. and international AML regulations, including FinCEN advisories, FFIEC Manual, FATF recommendations, and enforcement trends
Demonstrated expertise in identifying, interpreting, and applying AML red flags across financial products, services, and channels
Strong research and analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex regulatory expectations into practical, risk-based guidance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of drafting clear policies, procedures, and presentations for senior audiences
Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy, detail, and timeliness in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of anti-money laundering (AML) and related AML legislation
Desired Qualifications:
Familiarity with AML detection models, scenario development, and investigative workflows
Experience engaging with regulators or audit teams on AML risk coverage and red flag frameworks
Working knowledge of sanctions, fraud, and other financial crime typologies beyond AML
Experience in financial services and/or a related government entity
Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CAMS, CFCS, CRCM) strongly preferred
Skills:
Critical Thinking
Monitoring, Surveillance, and Testing
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Management
Coaching
Issue Management
Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Management
Strategy Planning and Development
Written Communications
External Resource Management
Reporting
Talent Development
Preferred Technical Skills:
Issues Management & Resolution
Process Management & Inventory
Project Management
Risk Control & Mitigation
Risk Governance & Reporting
Financial Crimes Risk Principles
Financial Crimes Risk Programs
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
Bank of America and its affiliates consider for employment and hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our teammates.
To view the "Know your Rights" poster, CLICK HERE (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) .
View the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance (https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FCOE-Official-Notice-Eng-Final-8.30.2024.pdf) .
Bank of America aims to create a workplace free from the dangers and resulting consequences of illegal and illicit drug use and alcohol abuse. Our Drug-Free Workplace and Alcohol Policy ("Policy") establishes requirements to prevent the presence or use of illegal or illicit drugs or unauthorized alcohol on Bank of America premises and to provide a safe work environment.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations. Should you be offered a role with Bank of America, your hiring manager will provide you with information on the in-office expectations associated with your role. These expectations are subject to change at any time and at the sole discretion of the Company. To the extent you have a disability or sincerely held religious belief for which you believe you need a reasonable accommodation from this requirement, you must seek an accommodation through the Bank's required accommodation request process before your first day of work.
This communication provides information about certain Bank of America benefits. Receipt of this document does not automatically entitle you to benefits offered by Bank of America. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this communication. However, if there are discrepancies between this communication and the official plan documents, the plan documents will always govern. Bank of America retains the discretion to interpret the terms or language used in any of its communications according to the provisions contained in the plan documents. Bank of America also reserves the right to amend or terminate any benefit plan in its sole discretion at any time for any reason.
Charlotte, North Carolina;Washington, District of Columbia
To proceed with your application, you must be at least 18 years of age.
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Job Description:
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
This job is responsible for executing substantive money laundering, economic sanctions and fraud compliance and operational risk practices. Key responsibilities include working directly or through compliance officers for the Front Line Units (FLUs) and Control Functions (CFs) to complete compliance, policy, operational/fraud risk management requirements.
The
Global Financial Crimes Manager - Red Flags Management
serves as a subject matter authority responsible for the intake, assessment, and interpretation of red flags and regulatory guidance across the financial institution. This role ensures the organization maintains a comprehensive, current, and risk-aligned red flag framework to meet Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and global financial crime compliance obligations. The expert provides critical insights that shape policy, detection strategies, and frontline awareness, while directly supporting regulatory readiness and risk management efforts.
Responsibilities:
Manage the intake, evaluation, and classification of AML red flags, ensuring coverage of customer, product, geographic, and transactional risk dimensions.
Interpret and translate regulatory guidance, advisories, enforcement actions, and industry best practices (e.g., FinCEN, FATF, OFAC, OCC, DOJ) into actionable requirements.
Maintain and continuously update the enterprise red flag inventory, ensuring it reflects emerging risks and aligns with regulatory expectations.
Provide expert interpretation and advisory support to investigators, operations teams, and risk managers regarding the application of red flags in day-to-day monitoring and decision-making.
Collaborate with policy, standards, and model development teams to embed red flags into surveillance, transaction monitoring, due diligence, and risk assessments.
Develop clear, practical guidance and materials for use across the three lines of defense, including training content and awareness sessions.
Prepare analysis and documentation to support regulatory examinations, audits, and internal reviews focused on red flag governance and effectiveness.
Proactively identify and assess emerging trends, typologies, and financial crime risks to recommend adjustments to program coverage.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of seven years of relevant experience - BSA/AML or financial crimes experience within a large financial institution or regulatory agency
Bachelor's degree
In-depth knowledge of U.S. and international AML regulations, including FinCEN advisories, FFIEC Manual, FATF recommendations, and enforcement trends
Demonstrated expertise in identifying, interpreting, and applying AML red flags across financial products, services, and channels
Strong research and analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex regulatory expectations into practical, risk-based guidance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of drafting clear policies, procedures, and presentations for senior audiences
Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy, detail, and timeliness in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of anti-money laundering (AML) and related AML legislation
Desired Qualifications:
Familiarity with AML detection models, scenario development, and investigative workflows
Experience engaging with regulators or audit teams on AML risk coverage and red flag frameworks
Working knowledge of sanctions, fraud, and other financial crime typologies beyond AML
Experience in financial services and/or a related government entity
Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CAMS, CFCS, CRCM) strongly preferred
Skills:
Critical Thinking
Monitoring, Surveillance, and Testing
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Management
Coaching
Issue Management
Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Management
Strategy Planning and Development
Written Communications
External Resource Management
Reporting
Talent Development
Preferred Technical Skills:
Issues Management & Resolution
Process Management & Inventory
Project Management
Risk Control & Mitigation
Risk Governance & Reporting
Financial Crimes Risk Principles
Financial Crimes Risk Programs
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
Bank of America and its affiliates consider for employment and hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our teammates.
To view the "Know your Rights" poster, CLICK HERE (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) .
View the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance (https://dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FCOE-Official-Notice-Eng-Final-8.30.2024.pdf) .
Bank of America aims to create a workplace free from the dangers and resulting consequences of illegal and illicit drug use and alcohol abuse. Our Drug-Free Workplace and Alcohol Policy ("Policy") establishes requirements to prevent the presence or use of illegal or illicit drugs or unauthorized alcohol on Bank of America premises and to provide a safe work environment.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations. Should you be offered a role with Bank of America, your hiring manager will provide you with information on the in-office expectations associated with your role. These expectations are subject to change at any time and at the sole discretion of the Company. To the extent you have a disability or sincerely held religious belief for which you believe you need a reasonable accommodation from this requirement, you must seek an accommodation through the Bank's required accommodation request process before your first day of work.
This communication provides information about certain Bank of America benefits. Receipt of this document does not automatically entitle you to benefits offered by Bank of America. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this communication. However, if there are discrepancies between this communication and the official plan documents, the plan documents will always govern. Bank of America retains the discretion to interpret the terms or language used in any of its communications according to the provisions contained in the plan documents. Bank of America also reserves the right to amend or terminate any benefit plan in its sole discretion at any time for any reason.