Financial Crimes Intelligence Unit Executive
TruistAbout the role
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Regular or Temporary:
RegularLanguage Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)Please review the following job description:
The Financial Crimes Intelligence Unit Executive is a key enterprise leader within Truist’s Financial Crimes Risk organization, responsible for shaping and executing the company’s strategy for transaction monitoring for suspicious activity, a key foundation of Truist’s Anti Money Laundering (AML) Program, and proactive risk management. This role provides executive oversight of a team that manages AML transaction monitoring, regulatory frameworks, and enterprise-scale data strategies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and influence strategic direction at the highest levels.The role encompasses strategic leadership and governance of critical Financial Crimes initiatives for Truist’s transaction monitoring approach, innovation and advanced detection of suspicious activity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
While the following outlines core responsibilities, additional duties—both major and minor—may be assigned as business needs evolve.
1. Define and Drive Enterprise Strategy
Lead the vision and execution of Truist’s transaction monitoring approach, ensuring a forward-looking, risk-based framework that is scalable, aligned with Truist’s unique business risk profile, and anticipates emerging threats and regulatory expectations.
2. Champion Innovation and Advanced Detection
Oversee a layered strategy that integrates external intelligence, dynamic automated monitoring, and cutting-edge detection techniques to identify and report suspicious activity effectively. Collaborate with Risk Management Organization (RMO) Analytics, Insights and Models (AIM) to identify and implement advanced use cases for artificial intelligence (AI) — from automation to generative AI — enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
3. Serve as Strategic Subject Matter Expert
Act as the enterprise authority on Financial Crimes transaction monitoring, data governance, and systems architecture, guiding large-scale, complex initiatives in partnership with senior stakeholders. Partner with Enterprise Technology–AML, Financial Crimes Model Analytics (FCMA), Model Risk Oversight, Model Development, and line-of-business data teams to drive transaction monitoring initiatives and meet evolving business requirements.
4. Influence at the Highest Levels
Foster enterprise-wide communication and shape decision-making across senior leadership, Enterprise Data Analytics, and peer organizations to ensure alignment and strategic impact. Hold voting membership on the Financial Crimes Risk Committee, represent Truist at governmental and industry forums, and serve as a thought leader through speaking engagements at conferences and roundtables.
5. Shape Next-Generation Capabilities
Drive innovation in monitoring tools and methodologies, leveraging deep technical fluency and regulatory expertise to position Truist as an industry leader in Financial Crimes risk management.
6. Own Data Strategy for Financial Crimes
Lead the overarching Financial Crimes data strategy, identifying optimal sources, tools, and dashboards to support transaction monitoring and related activities.
7. Drive Resolution and Accountability
Take full ownership of transaction monitoring related issues through resolution, ensuring seamless coordination between Financial Crimes and key enterprise partners.
8. Lead with purpose
Lead and manage a high-performing team by setting clear goals, providing guidance, fostering collaboration, and ensuring accountability for results.
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