First National Bank of Omaha

At FNBO, our employees are the heart of our story—and we’re committed to their success! Please see below the details of this career opportunity and how it fits into our organization’s success.

Our Modern, Flexible Workplace:

We believe in a Modern, Flexible Workplace, and we are continuously exploring advancements in technology and office environments to make it easier to work from anywhere at any time, allowing for more flexibility in where and how you work. We know that choice and flexibility are important to you. We also recognize that flexible and remote positions can become opportunities for military partners, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities to thrive at our company. We invite you to consider what a Modern, Flexible Workplace can mean for you!

It is anticipated that an incumbent in this role will work onsite for three (3) or more days a week and will have a dedicated workspace when working onsite. Work location is subject to change based on business needs.

Summary of the Job:

The Senior Associate, Exam and Audit Coordination serves as the strategic liaison between FNBO's Financial Crimes Program and regulatory bodies, auditors, and compliance reviewers. This key position requires expertise in BSA/AML/OFAC compliance frameworks and a comprehensive understanding of financial crime prevention strategies. The role demands a proactive professional who can navigate complex regulatory landscapes while representing FNBO with the highest standards of integrity and competence.

As a critical component of the bank's risk management structure, this position ensures the Financial Crimes Program effectively meets evolving regulatory requirements while continuously improving internal controls. The ideal candidate will balance technical expertise with exceptional project management and relationship-building capabilities to achieve consistently favorable examination outcomes.

About This Role:

Examination and Audit Oversight

• Lead end-to-end management of regulatory examinations, independent audits, and compliance reviews, ensuring optimal coordination between all stakeholders
• Serve as the primary point of contact and official bank representative during all Financial Crimes Program assessments
• Orchestrate timely and thorough responses to information requests, ensuring the program is presented accurately and comprehensively

Regulatory Relationship Management

• Develop and nurture productive working relationships with regulators and auditors
• Effectively manage regulatory expectations while advocating for the bank's interests
• Translate complex regulatory guidance into actionable implementation plans

Continuous Improvement

• Drive remediation efforts for identified issues, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication
• Independently solve complex problems by leveraging industry knowledge and creative thinking
• Maintain consistently satisfactory or better results across all examinations, audits, and model validations
• Actively seek regulatory expectations and trends through public and peer information

Enterprise Coordination

• Cultivate deep understanding of FNBO's business lines, processes, and control frameworks across the organization
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to address examination findings and implement remediation plans
• Build collaborative relationships with program directors to ensure aligned messaging and consistent execution

This position requires someone who can confidently represent FNBO's Financial Crimes Program while continuously strengthening its effectiveness through strategic insight and exceptional execution.

The Ideal Candidate for This Role:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in BSA/AML compliance, financial crimes prevention, regulatory examination management, or related roles within banking or financial services.
• Comprehensive knowledge of BSA/AML/OFAC regulations, examination procedures, and industry best practices.
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple complex examinations and audits simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficiency in compliance data analysis tools, documentation management systems, and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Superior analytical abilities to interpret examination findings, identify root causes, and develop effective remediation strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex compliance concepts to various stakeholders, including senior leadership and regulators.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while delivering high-quality results within strict deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries.
• Financial Crimes certification (CAMS, CAMS-Audit, or similar professional certification) preferred.

Compensation:

Compensation range (base pay): $80,061.00-$132,099.00

This role may have a specific starting pay within this range.

Final compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Benefits Overview:

We offer a variety of benefits designed to keep you and your family physically and financially healthy. Not only do we offer a competitive salary and work-life balance, we offer benefits to match your needs:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k, With Matching Contributions
• Time Off Programs
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care
• Employee Banking
• Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance

Learn more about FNBO benefits here: https://www.fnbo.com/careers/benefits/.

For additional information regarding compensation and benefits, e-mail FNBO at TAGAdmin@fnni.com. To ensure you receive a response, include the number of this job (listed below) in the subject line of your message.

Job number: R-20250633

Equal Opportunity & Belonging:

FNBO believes that the quality of our employee experience is at the heart of our customer experience. One key pillar of our intended employee experience is Belonging. Belonging means we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where employees of all backgrounds feel valued, recognized, and empowered to be their authentic selves—no matter their role or where they are in their journey.

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FNBO is an equal opportunity employer for all employees and applicants and makes employment decisions without regard to status or identity.

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Application Deadline:

All our jobs will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days. Job postings may come down prior to 5 calendar days based on volume of applicants.

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