Director Financial Crimes Compliance Job Listing at City National Bank in Wilmington, DE (Job ID 12501)

Description

DIRECTOR FINANCIAL CRIMES COMPLIANCE WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? This senior level Financial Crimes Compliance (FCC) leader is accountable for the oversight of enterprise FCC enhanced due diligence, fraud and currency transaction reporting operations. The role provides strategic direction for operational execution, regulatory readiness, and risk management, while maintaining ownership of reporting, financial stewardship, and capacity planning. This leader ensures the organization operates in a safe, compliance, and resilient manner, positioning the business to anticipate emerging financial crime risks, meet regulatory expectations, and supporting growth and future opportunities. This leader will drive effective and transparent engagement across the first, second and third lines of defense, ensuring clear accountability, strong issue resolution, and consistent risk ownership across the enterprise. WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Financial Crimes Compliance program, aligning risk management priorities with enterprise objectives
• Apply a strategic, forward-looking mindset to anticipate emerging regulatory, operational, and financial crime risks
• Lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of compliance frameworks related to AML, sanctions, fraud, and related financial crime risks
• Partner with Models and Analytics Team to drive process optimization through strong data analysis, metrics, and performance indicators to enhance effectiveness and efficiency; Leverage data-driven insights to inform decision-making, risk assessments, and executive reporting
• Influence and partner cross-functionally with Legal, Risk, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Lines, Technology, and Audit to ensure consistent and effective compliance execution
• Serve as a financial crimes subject matter expert and key point of contact for regulators, managing examinations, inquiries, and ongoing supervisory communications
• Ensure compliance programs meet regulatory expectations and industry best practices at a large, complex banking institution
• Lead with purpose and provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight to Financial Crimes Compliance leaders and operations

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED? Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• 10+ years of progressive experience within a large banking or financial services institution
• Deep expertise in Financial Crimes Compliance, including regulatory requirements and supervisory expectations
• Demonstrated experience interacting directly with U.S. and/or international regulators
• Strong process orientation with the ability to design scalable, sustainable operating models
• Proven ability to leverage data and analytics to drive risk-based decisions
• Strategic thinker with strong executive presence and communication skills

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Compensation Starting base salary: $140,000-$230,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
Benefits and Perks At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues including:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
• Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
• Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
• Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
• Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
• Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
• Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement

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ABOUT US Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us.
INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*Represents basic qualifications for the position. To be considered for this position, you must at least meet the required qualifications. careers.cnb.com accepts applications on an ongoing basis, until filled.

Unless otherwise indicated as fully remote, reporting into a designated City National location is an essential function of the job.

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