Senior Director, BSA Officer

Why join us

Brex is the AI-powered spend platform. We help companies spend with confidence with integrated corporate cards, banking, and global payments, plus intuitive software for travel and expenses. Tens of thousands of companies from startups to enterprises — including DoorDash, Flexport, and Compass — use Brex to proactively control spend, reduce costs, and increase efficiency on a global scale.

Working at Brex allows you to push your limits, challenge the status quo, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We’re committed to building a diverse team and inclusive culture and believe your potential should only be limited by how big you can dream. We make this a reality by empowering you with the tools, resources, and support you need to grow your career.

Compliance Team at Brex

The Compliance team helps the company grow responsibility, advocating for Brex and the thousands of growing businesses we serve. We own Brex's compliance policies, provide strategic advice and guidance to all Brex teams, protect Brex from Financial Crime and other compliance risks, and represent the company externally on key regulatory and policy issues. Reimagining the financial system in a highly regulated environment requires creativity and resourcefulness, and we welcome the challenge.

What You’ll Do

The Compliance Team is looking for a BSA Officer who will act as the chief architect of our BSA/AML/Sanctions compliance program. The BSA Officer will report to the Chief Compliance Officer and will be responsible for driving the performance and effectiveness of the Financial Crimes program. In this role, you will set the strategic direction of the Financial Crimes program at Brex and actively manage the execution of your strategic vision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the strategy, development, and implementation of our Financial Crimes Compliance program in the US and abroad, including developing customer onboarding, sanctions screening, fraud risk strategies, and ongoing monitoring processes and controls
• Work closely with various departments, including Operations, Risk, Legal, and Product, Engineering to ensure cohesive and integrated compliance efforts
• Partner with external stakeholders, including banking partners, state and federal regulators, and auditors to manage expectations around partnership and supervisory examinations
• Ensure the program complies with all applicable domestic and international laws, regulations, and guidance
• Oversee the design and execution of risk assessments, policies, procedures, and controls
• Lead and manage a team, providing guidance, training, and support
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory matters and examinations related to financial crimes
• Oversee the development and implementation of systems and processes for detecting, monitoring, and reporting suspicious activities
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs), and other required regulatory filings
• Maintain and enhance transaction monitoring systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency
• Promote a culture of compliance and awareness throughout the organization
• Liaise with regulatory agencies, law enforcement, and industry groups to stay current on BSA trends and developments
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in compliance and BSA/AML roles with at least 4 years of leadership experience
• Prior experience working in a compliance role at a regulated financial institution or fintech company and experience related to business customers / B2B
• Proven track record designing, implementing, and scaling customer onboarding, sanctions, and AML risk programs
• Strong knowledge of domestic and international AML regulations and standards, including the USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, and FinCEN requirements
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• High ethical standards and commitment to integrity and transparency
• CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) certification or equivalent
• Prior experience working in a start-up culture and a track record for rolling up your sleeves to get something done (effective execution in an informal corporate environment)
  
  

Compensation

The expected salary range for this role is $290,160 - $362,700. However, the starting base pay will depend on a number of factors including the candidate’s location, skills, experience, market demands, and internal pay parity. Depending on the position offered, equity and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package.

Please be aware, job-seekers may be at risk of targeting by malicious actors looking for personal data. Brex recruiters will only reach out via LinkedIn or email with a brex.com domain. Any outreach claiming to be from Brex via other sources should be ignored.