BSA Specialist

The primary role of this position is to assist Del Norte Credit Union in living out its mission of improving lives as a financial cooperative by possessing a passionate devotion to providing outstanding and empathetic service to Del Norte Credit Union members and fellow teammates. Exemplify Del Norteno Pride to live with character, feel with empathy, and act with passion; a key component of this position is to help expand the influence of Del Norteno Pride and improving lives by helping the Credit Union with a variety of internal quality control functions for the Credit Union. 

Salary:

Level I:

The pay range for this position is $20.98 to $26.22 an hour. New hires typically brought into the organization at a rate between the range minimum and the range maximum, depending on the qualifications, internal equity and the budgeted amount for the role. 

Level II:

The salary range for this position is $23.42 to $29.27 an hour. New hires typically brought into the organization at a rate between the range minimum and the range maximum, depending on the qualifications, internal equity and the budgeted amount for the role. 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Review and document BSA/AML alerts in the transaction monitoring software within service level agreements to detect any potentially suspicious activity. Clear false positive alerts or escalate alert to a case for further investigation. 
• Process and submit Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) accurately and within required regulatory timeframe.
• Review daily reports such as financial activity and shared branching to identify potentially reportable transactions.
• Assist BSA Compliance Officer with monitoring 314(a) lists by responding within required timeframes and collaborating with 314(b) institutions for shared information requests.
• Review any OFAC or watch list potential matches as needed. Clear false positive alerts or document true matches and coordinate with BSA Compliance Officer on any required reporting.
• Review daily FRB returns to identity any suspicious activity.
• Other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Experience: 

One year to three years of similar or related experience. 

Education: 

(1) A two-year college degree, or (2) completion of a specialized certification or licensing, or (3) completion of specialized training courses conducted by vendors, or (4) job-specific skills acquired through an apprenticeship program. 

Interpersonal Skills:

Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization for the purpose of first-level conflict resolution, building relationships, and soliciting cooperation. Discussions involve a higher degree of confidentiality and discretion, requiring diplomacy and tact in communication. 

Other Skills:

Must have good communication skills. Proficient ten key calculator and keyboard skills. Completion of recommended in-house courses during the first 12 months of employment and annual compliance courses. Physical Requirements May require sitting for extended periods of time. 

Work Environment:

Work primarily occurs in an office setting with frequent exposure to office noise, computers, phones and other office equipment used to perform duties of the job. Some travel between offices may occur for assignments or training. Hybrid work is possible with approval from supervisor and will be subject to change based on the needs of the organization or department.