AML/BSA Analyst II

At American Bank, we’re focused on building personal and meaningful relationships with our clients, delighting them with our service, and providing a full range of forward-thinking products and solutions built around their specific goals.

We’re growing and we need talented, smart, and dedicated professionals to help us continue expanding. If you’re interested in forming lasting client relationships and working with the best bankers in the Lone Star State, let’s talk.

American Bank is looking for a BSA Analyst II to focus on meeting regulatory reporting requirements pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and USA Patriot Act.

As the BSA Analyst II, you’ll be responsible for working with other analysts to manage cases and alerts.

What you’ll do:

• Work at least 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Schedule is subject to change.
• Assumes a consultative approach in providing support, advice and suggestions to team members in the BSA Department.
• Make decisions autonomously, consulting with management on more complex issues.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure, problem solve, and meet strict deadlines.
• Recommend SAR filings by presenting evidence and reasoning for the filings.
• Possess a advance knowledge of the regulatory guidance and requirements for investigations and SAR completion.
• Encounter highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Shows attention to detail in accomplishing a task through concern for all areas involved. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently.
• Adhere to current BSA-AML program requirements
• Assist with Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on customers and compose comprehensive customer profiles.
• Assist with fraud cases, 90-day reviews, SAR preparation and compose comprehensive investigation narratives.
• Provide guidance to BSA Analyst I.
• Effectively transfers thoughts and expresses ideas orally or verbally in individual and group situations. Gathers relevant information to communicate results or findings to managers and team members within the department as well as other stakeholders.
• Demonstrates eagerness to acquire necessary technical knowledge, skills, and judgment to accomplish a result or to serve a customer’s needs effectively. Has desire and drive to acquire knowledge and skills necessary to perform the job more effectively.
• Produces results or provides service that meets or exceeds department and Bank standards. Uses available technology, data resources, and leverage experience to provide quality support.
• Research customer information on intelligent banking systems, legal research networks and websites
• Identifies patterns and trends consistent with money laundering and/or fraudulent activities
• Maintains current and accurate files of BSA related materials
• Efficiently manage time
• Participates in required training.
• Performs other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Non-Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Training in various functions of a financial institution.
• Must have an overall knowledge of banking.
• Knowledge of Federal and State Regulatory requirements is preferred.
• Experience in reading and interpreting state and federal financial regulatory manuals preferred.
• A basic understanding of financial institution operations, policies, procedures and compliance issues is preferred.

What we’re looking for:

• AML/BSA experience required
• SAR writing experience required
• Three years of applicable work experience
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential
• Positive attitude and works well under strict deadlines
• Must have a strong understanding of human relations, and the ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with business unit partners.
• Must be able to exercise independent judgment, initiative and professionalism in dealing with employees and management.
• Position requires attention to detail and the ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines.
• Must present a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Must have the ability to apply principles or logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Specialty courses in regulatory compliance preferred
• Training skills preferred
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• CRCM, CAMS, or CFE professional certification preferred
• Some courses in compliance or accounting preferred

What we offer:

American Bank offers competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, matching 401(k), paid maternity leave, tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, paid holidays, generous paid time off, an exciting and unique culture, opportunities for career growth, and more

American Bank provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, genetics, sexual orientation, national origin, age disability, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with schedule flexibility

Work at least 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Schedule is subject to change.