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15090ME Chief Compliance Officer (Foreign Bank) Bilingual SpanishACG Resources • New York, NY, US
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15090ME Chief Compliance Officer (Foreign Bank) Bilingual Spanish

15090ME Chief Compliance Officer (Foreign Bank) Bilingual Spanish

ACG Resources • New York, NY, US
9 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Chief Compliance Officer

Location :  New York, NY

Industry :  Foreign Bank

Languages :   Bilingual Spanish / English Required

Status : Perm

Base : Dependent on Experience 225k-275k base plus bonus / Benefits

A foreign banking organization with a New York branch is seeking an experienced  Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)  to lead its U.S. Compliance function. This role oversees the full compliance framework—including AML / BSA / OFAC, corporate compliance, risk assessments, and regulatory governance—ensuring the branch adheres to all applicable U.S. federal and New York State banking regulations.

The ideal candidate has deep experience within  foreign banking , with a strong focus on  trade finance ,  correspondent banking , and U.S. regulatory requirements. This is a highly visible leadership role reporting to head-office compliance counterparts and working closely with the Branch General Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Leadership

  • Lead, maintain, and continuously enhance the branch’s U.S. Compliance Program, ensuring alignment with all applicable federal and New York State laws and regulations.
  • Oversee AML / BSA / OFAC programs, including sanctions screening and transaction monitoring.
  • Manage the branch’s Corporate Compliance Program (Code of Conduct, Whistleblower, Character & Fitness, conflict of interest, and related areas).

Policy & Program Oversight

  • Develop, implement, and refine compliance policies, procedures, manuals, and controls.
  • Prepare and maintain Corporate Compliance Risk Assessments and enterprise-wide methodologies.
  • Evaluate new and emerging U.S. banking laws, regulations, and guidance; map regulatory requirements applicable to the branch.
  • Oversee Quality Assurance controls for regulatory compliance.

    • Risk Assessment & Monitoring

  • Develop and maintain risk assessment methodologies across all programs (AML, OFAC, Corporate Compliance, Identity Theft, etc.).
  • Conduct and update Country Risk Assessments.
  • Oversee compliance with U.S. economic and trade requirements issued by OFAC and BIS.

    • Governance & Reporting

  • Chair the branch’s Compliance Committee; brief management on program changes, regulatory developments, and key issues.
  • Draft meeting minutes, board-level materials, and reporting packages for head office.
  • Produce all required risk assessment reports (BSA / AML, OFAC, Identity Theft).
  • Manage compliance with NYDFS Part 504—including testing, validation, and documentation requirements.

    • Monitoring, Investigations & Surveillance

  • Oversee AML investigations, review alerts, and approve SAR filings.
  • Review internal / external audit reports; prepare responses and implement corrective action plans.
  • Respond to subpoenas and regulatory inquiries.
  • Maintain effective professional relationships with regulators and industry peers.

    • Training & Advisory

  • Deliver ongoing training on AML / BSA, OFAC, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Advise management and business units on compliance-related matters.
  • Support EDD reviews of high-risk customers (including interviews / video calls).

    • Additional Responsibilities

  • Oversee FATCA controls, policy updates, and filing coordination.
  • Ensure day-to-day compliance responsibilities are performed in line with U.S. and state regulations.

    • Required Experience & Skills

  • 10+ years of compliance / AML experience , ideally within a  foreign bank operating in the U.S.
  • Expert knowledge of trade finance and correspondent banking.
  • Strong understanding of BSA / AML regulations, OFAC sanctions, NYDFS Part 504, FFIEC expectations, and U.S. banking regulatory frameworks.
  • Proven experience managing compliance programs, risk assessments, and regulatory interactions.
  • Prior experience leading or significantly contributing to a U.S. branch compliance function.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Bilingual Spanish / English required.

    • Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Senior compliance / AML professional from a foreign banking organization.
  • Comfortable interfacing with global head office compliance functions.
  • Hands-on leader who can manage both strategic oversight and day-to-day operational compliance.
  • Strong governance, regulatory interpretation, and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Confident in managing audits, regulatory exams, and high-risk investigations.

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