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BSA/AML Analyst

3 months ago


Los Angeles, United States Bank of the Sierra Full time

Job Category

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Compliance

Requisition Number

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BSAAM002133 Posting Details

Posted: August 4, 2023

Full-Time Salary Range: $64,480 USD to $84,000 USD Locations

All Markets California, USA

Job Details

Description JOB SUMMARY: The BSA/AML Analyst role is crucial to ensuring compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations. Under the direction of the BSA/AML & Fraud Officer, the BSA/AML Analyst is charged with the responsibility of using independent judgement while monitoring for suspicious activities, conducting thorough investigations, and testing for regulatory compliance with BSA, AML, and OFAC regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the BSA/AML & Fraud Officer, the BSA/AML Analyst is responsible for regularly exercising independent discretion to carry out the following duties: Performs daily review, monitoring and analysis of various reports, logs and transaction data to identify trends unusual activity. Reviews and determines if transactions are suspicious in nature, such as kiting, significant changes in balances, cash structuring in deposits, loan payments, and certificate of deposit purchases, wire, or ACH transfers, monetary instrument sales, new account openings, etc. Conducts suspicious activity report (SAR) investigations and prepares and files required Suspicious Activity Reports within required timeframes. Conducts investigations on Elder Financial Exploitation events and files reports with county agencies as required. Performs individual risk assessment and risk ranking of customers through analysis of Customer Due Diligence within the BSA/AML software. Prepares and files Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) within required timeframes. Performs Enhanced Due Diligence analysis reviews on high risk and CTR exempt customers. Performs OFAC verification scrub of customer base. Reviews and decisions potential OFAC matches. Carries out FinCEN 314(a) (PATRIOT Act) responsibilities. Conducts testing and monitoring for compliance with BSA/AML and OFAC regulations. Provides BSA/AML and OFAC guidance to bank staff. Develop and present BSA/AML and OFAC related training to bank staff. Creates and updates bank policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Completed or actively pursuing Bachelor’s in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, or related field highly preferred. Ideal candidate will have a minimum of three (3) years related experience in the BSA/AML Compliance field or a minimum of five (5) years related experience in consumer compliance, risk management, audit, or legal field related to lending, deposits, or another highly regulated area relating to financial services. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Maintain current knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act, Customer Information Program, Customer Due Diligence, OFAC, and all related anti-money laundering regulations. Familiarity with transaction monitoring and customer due diligence processes. Familiarity with BSA/AML Software Maintain current knowledge of all federal and state laws and regulations, along with the Bank’s policies and procedures. Working knowledge of red flags for money laundering, fraud, structuring, counter financial terrorism, and other financial crimes. Ability to apply professional skepticism to business unit representations and apply an appropriate degree of evidence to support conclusions reached. Must have a strong knowledge of industry and business economical perspectives. Advanced knowledge of banking operations. Ability to communicate at all levels. Strong verbal and written communications skills. Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Professional certification(s) such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or completion of specialized training in compliance or applicable certification preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from bank staff.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Strong quantitative analytical skills.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions while exercising independent judgement. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually very quiet.

Bank of the Sierra is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Qualifications Education Required High School or better.

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