**Description** **BANC OF CALIFORNIA AND YOUR CAREER** Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) is a bank holding company headquartered in Los Angeles with one wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Banc of California (the “bank”). Banc of California is one of the nation’s premier relationship-based business banks focused on providing banking and treasury management services to small, middle-market, and venture-backed businesses. Banc of California offers a broad range of loan and deposit products and services, with full-service branches throughout California and Denver, Colorado, as well as full-stack payment processing solutions through its subsidiary, Deepstack Technologies. The bank is committed to its local communities by supporting organizations that provide financial literacy and job training, small business support, affordable housing, and more. At Banc of California, our success is driven by our people, and we take pride in fostering an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We embrace a culture of empowerment, progressive thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit, ensuring our team members have an opportunity to make an impact and play an important role in the future of Banc of California. Our core values – Entrepreneurialism, Operational Excellence, and Superior Analytics – empower us in creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace. We are committed to supporting your growth and well-being with comprehensive benefits, career development programs, a variety of employee resource groups, and more. TOGETHER WE WIN® **THE OPPORTUNITY** We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance and are seeking an experienced and proactive CTR and Screening Manager to join our BSA Department. The VP, BSA/OFAC CTR and Screening Manager is responsible for managing the Bank’s compliance with CTR and OFAC. This position will oversee the reporting of CTR as well as the monitoring, screening, and investigation of other related regulations. The manager will play a critical role in ensuring the operations are fully compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and internal procedures. Performs all duties in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures, all U.S. state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the Company operates. **HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE** + Oversee name and transaction screening to detect potential OFAC matches. Manage blocked and rejected transactions, ensuring proper reporting and compliance with OFAC regulations. + Oversee the identification, preparation, and filing of CTR, ensuring timely and accurate filing with FinCEN. + Supervise the CTR exemptions program to ensure it meets regulatory requirements and Bank policy. + Manage other AML screenings for negative news, politically exposed persons (PEPs), money services businesses (MSBs), marijuana-related businesses (MRBs), and internal do-not-bank list. + Handle 314a and 314b information-sharing requests from law enforcement agencies and other financial institutions. + Lead and mentor compliance staff in the CTR, OFAC, and AML screening processes. + Develop, implement, and update compliance policies and procedures related to CTR, OFAC, and AML screening. + Serve as an advisory to business units on CTR and OFAC related matters. + Maintain proficiency in OFAC and Sanctions regulations to ensure reviews are updated to reflect changes within U.S. Government Sanctions; ensure Sanctions analysts adhere to new or amended Sanctions and/or Sanctions guidance and that sanctions related reviews are dispositioned appropriately. + Ensures alert determinations are appropriate, fully supported, and clearly documented. + Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the various bank wide computer applications and AML systems used for performing and documenting BSA reviews. + In coordination with management, provide results and recommendations for remedial business unit BSA training or other appropriate follow-up action(s) as directed. + Develop and report results via metrics distributed to management. + Manage personnel actions including performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, and interviewing candidates for employment; supervises the daily activities of the team including, but not limited to, effective delegation of assignments, developing work schedules, providing necessary training direction, motivation, coordination and evaluation of functionalities. + Promote a risk-aware culture, ensures efficient and effective risk and compliance management practices by adhering to required standards and processes. + Prepare for internal audit reviews as well as regulatory examinations and is responsible for addressing any audit deficiencies or regulatory examination corrective actions. + Develop, recommend and implement processes and controls to ensure compliance with AML rules and regulations. + Interact with peers, all levels of management and other internal or external constituents in order to deliver comprehensive views on investigative and intelligence matters. + Draft and update any associated desktop procedures, policy, or program changes needed to comply with changing regulatory environments and/or bank practices. + Accountable for strict adherence to all regulatory deadlines, internal service level agreements, production expectations, and consistent and accurate application of policies and procedures. + Responsible for ensuring overall compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, and other AML regulations, and reviews all regulatory requirements. + Carries out responsibilities by promoting a risk-aware culture, ensuring efficient and effective risk and compliance management practices, identifying issues, determining root cause and taking corrective action through staff training, process or system enhancements. + Establish and maintain efficient, scalable and risk-based analytical techniques and methods for evaluating client activity. + Support the resources and infrastructure are adequate to support the Enterprise AML Program; conveys the Bank’s needs and objectives, and ensures necessary controls are in place and working as designed. + Works closely with examiners and internal auditors providing schedules, analysis and answering questions. + Responsible for planning, organizing, managing and the deployment of large complex system integrations and implementations to increase efficiencies with regard to AML operations. + Establish system implementation project teams, ensures alignment with business requirements throughout project lifecycle and assumes overall accountability for the planning and execution of deployed solutions. + Oversee a team responsible for strict adherence to all regulatory deadlines, internal service level agreements, production expectations, and consistent and accurate application of policies and procedures. + Interface with financial crimes risk professionals at all levels to stay abreast of emerging best practices in financial intelligence analysis. + Stay abreast of developments concerning new BSA/AML typologies, new Sanctions, and new fraud schemes. + Involved with interviewing and hiring decisions. + Prepare and deliver employee performance evaluations, goal planning, and counselings. + Manage, support, coach and train staff. + Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work ethically and with integrity; uphold organizational values; accept responsibility for own actions. + Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes working environment free of harassment of any type; builds a diverse workforce and supports affirmative action. + Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports the company’s goals and values. + Performs the position safely, without endangering the health or safety to themselves or others and will be expected to report potentially unsafe conditions. The employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to the OSHA Act of 1970, which are applicable to one’s own actions and conduct. + Performs other duties and projects as assigned. **WHAT YOU’LL BRING** + Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 10 years’ experience working win the BSA/AML/OFAC Department, and at least 5 years of direct experience in managing sanctions screening or CTR function. + 4+ years of experience in a supervisory role with professional staff. + Either Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification, Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS), or other applicable industry designation required. + Advanced knowledge of BSA, USAPA, Title 31 Code Federal Regulations Chapter X regulations and requirements, and OFAC Sanctions and experience in Sanctions investigations, for various customer types. + Advanced knowledge of production analysis and report writing environments. + Advanced knowledge of KYC, CIP, CDD, EDD, PEP, OFAC requirements, policies, procedures and practices for various client types. + Knowledgeable of the laws applicable to money laundering, including the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, US Treasury AML guidelines, OFAC requirements, and Suspicious Activity Reporting requirements. + Advanced knowledge of BSA/AML regulations, requirements, research techniques, and tools. + Knowledge of various non-retail banking products and services including deposit, investment, treasury and cash management, equipment lending, commercial real estate, lending, and credit products, or other financial instruments. + Familiarity with specialized financial services industry related systems and applications required. + Effective organizational and time management skills. + Proficient skills in computer terminal and personal computer operation; Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. + Exceptional oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information accurately, clearly and quickly. + Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions. + Ability to understand opposing points of view on highly complex issues and to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints. + Ability to consistently apply a high level of detail and sense of curiosity in every case. + Ability to operate in a highly collaborative and team-oriented environment. + Ability to work in an up-tempo, fast paced and evolving environment. + Ability to make informed critical decisions within the area of responsibility. + Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision in a structured environment. + Ability to work both independently and to collaborate cross-functionally. **HOW WE’LL SUPPORT YOU** + **Financial Security:** You will be eligible to participate in the company’s 401k plan which includes a company match and immediate vesting. + **Health & Well-Being:** We offer comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, AD&D, supplemental life, long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA). + **Building & Supporting Your Family:** Banc of California partners with providers that offeradoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance as well as paid parental leave and family support solutions including care options for your family. + **Paid Time Away:** Eligible team members receive paid vacation days, holidays, and volunteer time off. + **Career Growth Opportunities:** To support career growth of our team members, we offer tuition reimbursement, an annual mentorship program, leadership development resources, access to LinkedIn Learning, and more. **SALARY RANGE** The full-time base salary range for this position is $101,000.00 - $140,000.00 USD a year. The base salary ultimately offered is determined through a review of education, industry experience, training, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant in alignment with market data and other factors. Banc of California is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, marital status, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, national origin (including language use restrictions), race, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor. Equal Opportunity Employer PacWest Bancorp and its affiliates are fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. We take pride in building a workplace culture where all employees feel supported and respected, and have equal access to career and development opportunities without regard to race, religion/creed, color, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.