BSA Specialist

Job Overview: Security and integrity are foundational to our ability to meet the changing needs of our customers. Through audits, oversight and training, our compliance team upholds our high standards and ensures that we conduct business in a manner consistent with all regulatory requirements. We are looking for detail-oriented, collaborative people to help us continue to provide a safe and sound banking experience.

The candidate for this position will be responsible for:

• Maintaining and adhering to the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and Customer Identification Program (CIP) requirements while maintaining strict standards of confidentiality.


• Performing case investigations derived from escalated alerts and other sources, identifying potentially suspicious activity, and filing Suspicious Activity Reports in accordance with bank policy and BSA/AML regulations.


• Maintaining accurate and detailed investigations ensuring all relevant information is documented in the bank’s case management system.


• Analyzing and documenting referrals from other sources, such as law enforcement and bank personnel. Performing necessary follow-up, and identifying potential higher-risk customers while facilitating the collection of additional due diligence information.


• Analyzing OFAC and 314(a) alerts, escalating potential matches to management, and maintaining required documentation.


• Completing the bank’s Currency Transaction Reporting and Monetary Instrument Logs.


• Maintaining proficient knowledge of bank policy and applicable regulations including, but not limited, to the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, and OFAC.


• Maintaining good working knowledge of various fraud schemes (kiting, elder abuse, wire fraud, counterfeit rings, etc.) and characteristics of the red flags.


• Other tasks include, but are not limited to, information gathering for periodic risk assessments, money laundering reports, and management reports.

Requirements for the position include:

• High school diploma (or equivalent).


• Excellent analytical, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify patterns or anomalies.


• Ability to read and analyze data to identify fraudulent/suspicious activity or behavior.


• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks and decisions with minimal supervision while multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.


• Ability to work late and/or flexible hours.

Preferred qualifications for the position include:

• Six months relevant bank fraud, BSA/AML, or bank operations experience.


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

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