**ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION** SMBC MANUBANK was formed by a group of banking entrepreneurs in June 1962. Our scope is to serve the specialized needs of California middle-market businesses, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, importers, exporters, and service companies, including small businesses and professionals. The anticipated salary range for this role is between $155,000.00 and $196,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees. Our mission is to be "the bank of choice" for middle market and professional service companies by establishing long term customer relationships and loyalty, providing superior products and services through a core of highly skilled and seasoned bankers. To achieve our mission to be the 'bank of choice' for middle market and professional services companies, we are focused on our vision to be the premier California regional business bank that can provide the sophistication and expertise of a larger institution with the personal 'high touch' services of a smaller bank. Specialties: Commercial Loans and Lines of Credit, Asset-Based Financing, SBA Loans, and Specialized Financing, Real Estate Loans, Cash Management Services, International Services **JOB SUMMARY:** Reporting to the Director, Head of FCC Model and Data Governance, VP, FCC Model Risk Manager will be an integral member of the Financial Crimes Compliance (“FCC”) Model Governance and Model Validation programs for both the commercial banking and digital banking units. This individual will bring specialized knowledge related to FCC and support design, implementation, and enhancements of BSA/AML systems (transactions monitoring, sanctions screening, customer risk rating) and a fraud monitoring system. **PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Execute BSA/AML and Sanctions model risk and data governance projects in accordance with department strategy. + Serve as a primary point of contact for bank’s Model Risk Validation team in relation to BSA/AML and OFAC models. + Drive model improvements from the program management perspective, ensuring adherence to model development policies as well as action plan timelines resulting from findings and observations. + Assist with implementation of transaction monitoring and screening technology platforms to support the Bank; experience with Verafin, Actimize, and/or Fircosoft is preferred. + Serve as a subject matter expert on FCC model and data in discussions with cross-functional partners, senior management, and regulators. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including risk management, IT, and compliance, to integrate data analytics solutions into bank’s FCC program. + Provide support and guidance in utilizing data analytics to enhance monitoring, surveillance, and investigation processes. + Develop MIS reports for KPI/KRI tracking and submission to senior management. **POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:** + Bachelor’s degree in information management, computer science, statistics, analytics, or a related field. + 5+ years of experience in financial crimes compliance, particularly with model risk and validation, BSA/AML systems, and data management. + Experience with some or all of the following technologies to build analysis and drive insights from data + Database: Oracle (PL/SQL), Microsoft SQL Server (T-SQL) + Analytics tools: R, Python + Reporting tools: PowerBI, Excel + Azure + Knowledge of vendor BSA/AML/OFAC transaction monitoring and sanctions screening systems (e.g., Verafin, Actimize, Fircosoft) is a plus. + Experience with SharePoint and Microsoft Office suite. + Ability to excel in a remote, innovative, and fast-paced environment. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with cross-functional partners, internal stakeholders, and external regulators. + ACAMS certified or other equivalent industry certification is a plus **EOE STATEMENT** SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. 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