BSA/AML Analyst

JOB FUNCTION:

The BSA/AML/ Analyst will analyze, investigate, and report on cases involving potential Anti-Money Laundering or Terrorist Financing activity to ensure the Bank is in compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act. The BSA/AML/ Analyst also ensures that the Bank and its customers are protected from any risk and losses by investigating and detecting fraud activity.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts alert analysis on transactional data to make determination of irregular activity through understanding of industry norms, historical customer activity and regulatory definitions of suspicious activity generated by the Bank’s Anti-Money Laundering software system, Verafin. 
• Case creations derived from Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) screening conducted on possible irregular account activity in Verafin. 
• Works with various departments to understand alerted activity and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Effective presentation of findings and recommendations; recognizing when matters require escalation to management. 
• Works daily BSA/AML reports using (Verafin, Synapsis, Xperience and Cognos) ensuring compliance with rules and regulations. 
• Identifies improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the AML program.
• Takes initiative to learn new systems and takes advantage of cross training opportunities.
• Maintains current knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to BSA/AML and FACT Act. 
• Responsible for general investigative and business sense to analyze complex banking transactions and identify activity that is contrary to the stated purpose of an entity or unusual for an individual
• Performs other duties, special project, assignments, task, and cross-train as required by business needs. 
• Attends BSA School and/or additional BSA/AML training as available.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Minimum 1 yr. direct work experience with Bank Secrecy Act, Anti Money Laundering, USA Patriot Act, and OFAC 
• Knowledge of current AML, CIP and CDD trends
• Knowledge and understanding of FinCEN 314(A) rule of the US Patriot Act
• Knowledge and understanding of OFAC sanctions, laws, rules, and regulations 
• Knowledge of incoming/outgoing flow of funds and supporting documentation 
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent project and time management skills 

Supervisory Experience

• N/A

Education/Skills/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of banking products, services, procedures, policies including regulatory and audit requirements 
• One year of teller experience, preferred
• Self-starter with organizational and strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in the work environment
• Ability to take initiative and work under minimal supervision 

Equipment/Machines/Software

• Excellent computer literacy in all Microsoft Programs (Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point)
• Proficiency in Adobe Reader and various internet browsers
• Vendor Systems (Silverlake, Cognos and Verafin) preferred
• Personal Computer, copier, fax, phone system, printers, calculators

Physical Requirements 

• Must be able to reach, bend and lift files equivalent of 25-30 lbs
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time at workstation and looking at PC for extended periods of time
• Must have ability to prioritize, focus on tasks required, and be reliable to complete all duties on schedule, even though some may be repetitive
• Must be able to speak and hear to communicate with clients, work associates and others 
• Must be able to read from a computer screen and other paper reports 
• Must be able to type on keyboard and use a 10-Key calculator
• Must be able to be mobile in a normal work environment

This job description does not imply an employment contract, nor is it intended to include every duty and responsibility that employee is responsible. Duties and tasks may be assigned by management team based on department and business needs.

Jefferson Bank is an EEO employer and an Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status.

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