Remote - Sr. Director, Transaction Monitoring (BSA/AML)

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Role Summary

The Transaction Monitoring Senior Director will lead the strategic oversight and continuous enhancement of Green Dot’s transaction monitoring program. This role is critical to ensuring the effectiveness of AML compliance across Green Dot Bank’s issued accounts and third-party programs. The Senior Director will manage the tuning, expansion, and business-as-usual (BAU) operations of Unit21, provide advisory support to operations, and collaborate across business units to ensure regulatory alignment and operational excellence.

• Oversee the design, tuning, and expansion of transaction monitoring rules and models within Unit21.

• Provide advisory support to operations teams on AML transaction monitoring processes and escalations.

• Lead the transformation of transaction monitoring from manual to automated systems, ensuring scalability and audit-readiness.

• Collaborate with the Head BSA/AML Data Scientist to develop and refine rule tuning and analytics.

• Ensure integration of third-party Bank-issued product monitoring into enterprise-wide AML reporting.

• Harmonize AML policies, procedures, and risk assessments across Green Dot’s programs and subsidiaries.

• Coordinate with the SVP, AML Officer on enterprise risk reporting and gap remediation.

• Review new products and services to assess AML/OFAC risks and recommend mitigating controls.

• Support regulatory and internal audit commitments through detailed project planning and execution.

• Lead cross-functional teams in implementing enhancements to transaction monitoring and screening processes.

Compliance Requirement:
All employees in this role are required to complete and maintain current training in Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations. This includes initial onboarding training and ongoing annual refreshers, as mandated by Green Dot’s compliance policies. Non-compliance could pose reputational, legal, and financial risks to the organization.

• 10+ years of experience in AML/BSA compliance, with 5+ years in transaction monitoring leadership.

• Deep expertise in AML systems (Unit21 preferred), rule tuning, and data analytics.

• Proven track record in managing large-scale compliance transformations and regulatory commitments.

• Strong understanding of BSA/AML/OFAC regulations and risk governance frameworks.

• Experience collaborating with data scientists, legal, and operations teams.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with ability to influence across functions.

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Work Authorization Requirement
At Green Dot Corporation, we value diversity and strive for fair and inclusive hiring practices. However, we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment, without the need for current or future sponsorship.