BSA Analyst Temp
2 months ago
Bakersfield, United States
Mission Bancorp
Full time
Job Description The BSA Analyst TEMP will Assist the BSA Officer in ensuring adherence to the BSA/AML compliance program. They will be responsible for conducting BSA/AML investigations, due diligence and tracking, analyzing alerts and incidents generated for unusual activity, and assist branches affected by BSA Compliance issues & Regulatory requirements.
Essential Responsibilities, include but not limited to:
- Assist with the alert workload and the monitoring for suspicious patterns/activity and fraud, conduct suspicious activity report investigations, as well as high risk customer/account reviews, and recommend when to file and not file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). May assist in the filing of SARs when necessary.
- Conduct enhanced due diligence reviews which entails research, the gathering of documents, composing a well written narrative, making appropriate recommendations, and assigning appropriate risk factors.
- Perform 90-day SAR follow up reviews; recommending whether continuing activity SAR should be completed.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of all Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) within the regulatory deadline of 15 days.
- Ensure proper identification and adherence to the Bank's BSA Program including, but not limited to; CIP, CDD/EDD/BO, OFAC and record keeping and retention requirements.
- Ensure BSA files remain current, accurate, and well-documented.
- Assist with gathering information for the Money Laundering Risk (MLR) reporting process.
- Participate in ongoing training to maintain current knowledge of BSA/AML and OFAC regulatory requirements.
- Assist in the compliance of 314(a) and 314(b) responsibilities.
- Monitor potential OFAC matches and take appropriate action to escalate them when necessary.
- Other duties may be assigned by the BSA Officer.
- Complies with federal and state regulations and all established bank policies and procedures
Experience and Skills
Minimum Requirements:
- 2 years banking experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite, including Excel
- Strong ability to analyze and synthesize large amounts of data
- Ability to conduct extensive research and apply data to improve BSA Program, preferred
- Strong knowledge of BSA compliance, preferred
- Project a businesslike professionalism
- Possess strong written/verbal communication skills as well as excellent organizational/time management skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision while performing duties.
Target Compensation: $22 hourly, depending on experience.