Compliance Analyst

Summary Description

nbkc bank is currently looking for a Compliance Analyst - BSA to join our Risk Management team.

The Compliance Analyst will assist in the day-to-day responsibilities of the bank's Risk Management Department, specifically the BSA Department, and will work with the BSA team to serve as a point of contact in assisting the bank's fintech programs in day-to-day fraud and BSA program management. They must have the ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects, have attention to detail, demonstrate clear and effective communication skills, and be able to work independently and in a team environment. These skills will be necessary to distribute the assignment of work to the BSA team. This role will work with the BSA Officer in administering the BSA compliance program to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role will be responsible for reviewing and investigating suspicious activity alerts, review high risk accounts, identifying suspicious activity, developing and reviewing departmental reporting, perform enhanced due diligence on customers and business accounts, and escalating concerns to the BSA Officer. Specific responsibilities include reviewing OFAC, 314(a), and Watch List alerts, serving as a secondary contact for FinCEN related duties. Training and providing updates between nbkc bank and the fintech partnerships will be a key component of this position as well as reviewing SARs, CTRs, and other department reporting. Additional job duties can be assigned at any time due to expanded activities from the bank, holding company or regulators.

This position will work @Flex (a combination of both in the office and at home).

Check out more details below.

What you'll do

* The Compliance Analyst - BSA will assist the BSA Officer in the development, implementation, and administration of all aspects of the bank's BSA compliance program, including items related to the Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC, USA Patriot Act, Anti-Money Laundering, and Customer Identification Program.
* Assist in completing regulatory reports such as Currency Transaction Reports and Suspicious Activity Reports, as well as reviewing the BSA team's reports for accuracy and completeness.
* Review and analyze customer transactions and identity information and review for potential suspicious activity, including alerts identified through the bank's software programs, reports from employees, and other sources as available.
* Act as liaison between nbkc bank and the bank's fintech programs.
* Monitor and review daily and monthly reports for suspicious activity.
* Document research and investigations and maintain according to regulatory recordkeeping guidelines.
* Monitor all Fintech program unusual transactions for financial crime trends or rings of activity to report to Risk Management leaders.
* Serve as the backup to the BSA Officer in OFAC, 314(a), 314(b), and other BSA regulatory lists by reviewing customer alerts and escalating when necessary
* Serve as the backup to the BSA Officer for Law Enforcement Requests based on SAR filings.
* Assist with adjustment of current analytics with the goal of efficiency.
* Assists with conducting data validation projects and transaction testing within multiple systems used by the bank and determine the correct steps for remediation and correction, when necessary.
* Assist in preparation for internal or regulatory audits and/or examinations.
* Participate in a team-oriented and collaborative environment to improve the bank's processes and reduce bank risk.

What you'll bring

* Bachelor's degree in business or related field
* Minimum of 2+ years in a financial institution, preferably at least 2+ years of job specific work experience in BSA and anti-money laundering
* General knowledge of BSA/AML laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA Patriot Act and OFAC requirements; knowledge of enhanced due diligence matters, financial fraud and applicable state and federal laws, payments, MSBs, correspondent banking and complex/high-risk customer types and product offerings
* Experience working with anti-money laundering systems and software for reviewing customer transaction activity
* Strong communication skills, written and verbal
* Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
* Ability to multi-task, inclusive of ability to plan, organize and prioritize workloads
* Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
* Ability to analyze data and document findings
* Proficiency computer skills (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
* Ability to work independently on own initiative and as part of a team, demonstrate strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
* Ability to be flexible in job duties and assignments
* Background in Fintech product and service offerings is preferred

Our Hiring Process

After we review your application and feel you're a potential fit we will reach out with next steps. We work hard to meet our candidates on their time- sometimes that's a phone screen, video interview, or even a cup of coffee before meeting our team. We are committed to keeping you updated along the way.

What you'll love about us:

Benefits & Perks:

* Choose from one of our multiple comprehensive health care plans that best suits you and your family where you are in life right now. (HSA, FSA, PPO - we got you covered)
* Enjoy 4 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, Birthday PTO, and 8 paid volunteer hours per year
* Save more for your future with our 401k retirement savings plan with a generous match and immediate vesting from nbkc. Now that's a sweet deal
* Spend time bonding with your family with paid parental leave options
* Care for your whole person with access to our EAP and behavioral health advocates
* Take advantage of our wellness programs which include a wellness reimbursement account and an on-site gym facility.
* Flexible work options to allow you to do your job and live your life (Work-Life Integration for the win)
* Enjoy anniversary awards for your 3- and 5-year anniversaries (That's serious cash money towards your retirement account, student loan refinancing or your HSA).
* Take a 4-week paid sabbatical for your 10-, 18-, and 25-year anniversaries

About nbkc:

nbkc isn't your average bank. We take your traditional financial institution and make it better.

We know what we offer our customers is only as good as the people behind the scenes who keep it going. That's why we make sure you're supported and encouraged along the way. You'll work with some awesome, intelligent, and diverse people in a fun and forward-thinking environment and accomplish plenty of things you'll wanna brag about.

nbkc is deeply committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion in all its practices, especially when it comes to growing our teams. We aim to build a company whose culture promotes inclusion and embraces how rewarding it is to work with employees from all walks of life.

nbkc has been proud to be recognized as one of Kansas City's Best Places to Work for 5+ years by the Kansas City Business Journal. We're pretty proud to work here and we know you will be too

Join us to find out

nbkc bank is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer - Minority/Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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