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Description

Are you detail-oriented with a knack for compliance and investigative work? We’re looking for a BSA Specialist to join our team and ensure adherence to crucial financial regulations such as the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), USA Patriot Act, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards. As a BSA Specialist, you will play a key role in detecting, analyzing, and responding to potentially suspicious activity, ensuring the bank's compliance and risk management objectives are met.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Analyze and Investigate: Research and identify potentially suspicious Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CTF) activity flagged by monitoring systems.

+ Decision Alerts: Review system-generated alerts, determine if they can be closed or require escalation, and document findings accurately.

+ Conduct Research: Use available tools (e.g., public internet sources and third-party systems) to support investigations into suspicious transactions.

+ Collaborate: Work with compliance and business personnel to assess facts surrounding unusual transactions, escalating investigations if necessary.

+ Regulatory Reporting: Prepare and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) per regulatory guidelines while ensuring accuracy and timely submissions.

+ Monitor and Document: Maintain thorough documentation of investigations, monitoring reports, and related compliance activities to align with regulatory standards.

+ Customer Reviews: Compare customer activity against anticipated activity to assess potentially suspicious patterns.

+ Remain Current: Stay up-to-date on BSA/AML regulations, FinCEN guidance, and the latest money laundering/terrorism financing schemes, investigative methods, and risk mitigation typologies.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

+ Knowledgeable in Compliance: Familiarity with BSA, USA Patriot Act, OFAC, and related regulations.

+ Investigative Expertise: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills.

+ Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with banking software (e.g., FIS, Jack Henry, Verafin).

+ Detail-Oriented: Reliable handling of compliance requirements, reports, and documentation.

+ Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

+ Team Player: Collaborates well with others while also excelling at independent tasks.

+ Time Management: Proven ability to prioritize and meet regulatory deadlines.

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