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The SouthState story is one of steady growth, deep community roots, and an unwavering commitment to helping our customers move forward. Since our beginnings in the 1930s to becoming a trusted financial partner across the South and beyond, we are known for combining personal relationships with forward?thinking solutions. We are committed to helping our team members find their success while maintaining the integrity of our values: building trust, fostering lasting relationships and pursuing excellence. At SouthState, individual contributions are recognized, potential is cultivated and team members are inspired to achieve their greater purpose. Your future begins here!

Summary/Objectives

The position supports SouthState Banks enterprise?wide BSA/AML/Fraud/Sanctions Program by managing systems and technology initiatives for the Banks Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). Responsibilities include model oversight, managing FIU technology?related projects, and managing and improving overall system integration and related processes for the FIU. This position is responsible for BSA/AML/Fraud and Sanctions model documentation, participating in model validations and overseeing model performance. This position is also responsible for FIU related system and technology efforts through collaboration with other departments and business lines throughout the organization. The Bank complies with the BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, and other anti?money laundering/anti?terrorist financing initiatives. Employees are required to undergo training and adhere to the established operating procedures and internal controls. Non?compliance may result in disciplinary action up to termination.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the full lifecycle of AML, Fraud and Sanctions model development and maintenance including data identification and extraction, testing, performance assessments, ongoing monitoring and validation.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of models and serve as the Departments subject matter expert on model usage and methodologies.
• Manage library of internal model documentation for all AML/Fraud/Sanctions/CDD/EDD analytical models including agent data sources and other documentation.
• Proactively develop and build technical skills and business knowledge in Generative AI and Agentic AI usage, responsible AI principles and LLM?specific risk management.
• Effectively collaborate with compliance, technology, vendors and risk partners to ensure safe and ethical deployment of AI tools and models in the financial crimes framework.
• Support the release and upgrade cycle of core banking systems as well as AML/Fraud/Sanctions models, including release note reviews and test planning for system enhancements and new data feeds.
• Collaborate internally with FIU teams as well as data engineering and vendor teams to ensure timely delivery of data, system updates and new model features.
• Coordinate with internal teams to review model performance, evaluate for gaps in monitoring coverage and document recommendations for new agent usage.
• Actively participate in cross?functional working groups, internal audits, model validations, and regulatory exams as needed.
• Maintain proficiency in BSA compliance and apply significant knowledge in BSA/AML/Fraud/Sanctions to model tuning and configurations, technology projects, testing and validation.
• Notify appropriate personnel through submission of the Unusual Activity Referral Form of any identified potential unusual or suspicious activity immediately.
• Assist in projects or other tasks as may be assigned.
• Adhere to all provisions of SouthState Bank policies and procedures, including the confidentiality policy, code of ethics and BSA/AML/OFAC policies and procedures.

Competencies

• Experience in both traditional and machine learning/artificial intelligence modeling practice and solutions.
• Experience in reviewing and analyzing large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis.
• Experience with model tuning, documentation, and development processes.
• Ability to write complex queries for reporting, data mining, and research (preferred).
• Experience working in core banking systems (Fiserv preferred).
• Experience working in AML and Sanctions software platforms (Verafin and BAM preferred).
• Knowledge and understanding of BSA/AML, Fraud, and Sanctions regulations, technology, and data analysis best practices.
• Experience in developing and executing test plans including defect resolution processes.
• Self?motivated, dependable, adaptable, and detail?oriented individual with analytical, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Strong verbal, written and visual communication skills; ability to translate technical observations to non?technical audience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Office, Excel, PowerPoint and willing to adapt to new software as needed.

Qualifications, Education, and Certification Requirements

• Education: BA/BS in business, data science, or comparable preferred.
• Experience: At least 7 years in a highly regulated environment with AML, Fraud, and OFAC knowledge and relevant typologies.
• Certifications/Specific Knowledge:
  
  • In?depth knowledge of AML/Fraud transaction and monitoring systems and Sanctions screening systems (LexisNexis Bridger preferred, extensive Verafin experience required).
  • Verafin experience including tuning, optimization, administration/configuration management, data/file import mapping and validation.
  • Knowledge of model risk management documentation requirements and best practices.
  • Experience in independent validation of data analysis and modeling projects.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), particularly with advanced Excel features such as PivotTables and formulas required.
  
  

Training Requirements/Classes

• New Employee Orientation
• Required annual compliance training
• System?specific training as necessary to perform duties
• FIU/Financial crimes training as assigned by the Chief BSA Officer

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain seated or work standing in a confined area on a computer for a minimum of four (4) hours each workday.
• Must constantly use hands and fingers to enter data through or on a computer or answer a phone throughout most of an eight?hour shift.
• Must hear and communicate with coworkers and customers throughout the day.

Work Environment

Telecommuting roles, whether hybrid or 100% full?time telecommuting, must have a secure home office environment free from background noise and distractions. A reliable private internet connection that is not supplied by use of cellular data (hot spot) is required. Cable or fiber connections are preferred. Remote work is not a substitute for child/dependent care. Requirements are subject to change as new systems and technology are delivered.

Travel

Travel may be required for attendance at meetings as needed.

Benefits

Benefits | SouthState Careers

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans.

Seniority Level

Mid?Senior level

Employment Type

Full?time

Job Function

General Business, Management, and Business Development

Industries

Banking