BSA Analyst

This position monitors compliance with the Bank’s policy, Bank Secrecy Act, and other related laws and regulations (OFAC/Anti-Money Laundering/US Patriot Act). The BSA Analyst identifies and reviews deposit and loan accounts for suspicious activity, and develops and monitors internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure effective compliance.

• Supports the Bank’s BSA Compliance program through investigation, research, and analysis of alerts and cases.
• Review and file SARs in a precise and timely manner.
• Work with new individual/business account risk profiles.
• Review and analysis of reports generated for BSA/AML/OFAC.
• Assist with enhanced due diligence reviews and provide recommendation for next step actions.
• Assist with annual BSA/AML/OFAC risk assessments in gathering data, conducting analysis, and developing/enhancing the methodology.
• Responsible for identifying sophisticated money laundering techniques, building a case, and recommending action based on their findings.
• May work with account officers to obtain documentation and/or information necessary to complete the account analysis and investigation.
• Assists in ad-hoc special projects as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent work experience required.
• 2 or more years’ experience in BSA/AML and thorough knowledge of BSA/AML and related laws and regulations.
• Working knowledge of bank operations and general business financial principles. 
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Must be proficient in Excel with the ability to build and create reports and formulas.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of Bank personnel.
• Superior time management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, but also as part of a team.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in, or assigned to, the above position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required, and may be changed at the discretion of the Company.