Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (Bsa/Aml) Analyst Iii

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Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) Analyst III
ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT Assist the BSA/AML Manager in utilizing the BSA/AML Risk Mitigation framework that complements the overall Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function, which is designed to identify, analyze, respond to and monitor internal and external BSA/AML risks across various products and delivery channels and to assist VyStar in achieving its 1) mission to provide quality service and maintain fiscal soundness and 2) strategic goals and objectives. Assist the BSA/AML Manager by reviewing and investigating unusual/suspicious member behavior and transactional activity and complete required Federal and State regulatory processing and reporting requirements. Recommend procedural and/or operational changes as well as any enhancements to the BSA/AML software to increase efficiency, ensure compliance, and to support sound risk-based decision making processes. The BSA/AMLAnalyst III reports directly to the BSA/AML Manager to support strong communication reporting channels and to recognize the importance of an effective BSA/AML program for VyStar and in support of the overall ERM function.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
BSA/AML Risk Mitigation Framework: Support the BSA/AML Manager in developing and maintaining BSA/AML risk mitigation framework. Maintain effective communication, ensure efficient work flow processing internally, and work with others internally and externally to VyStar.
BSA/AML Risk Management: Responsible for the continuous monitoring of activity for specific trends and patterns of activity using the BSA/AML software, which may present an increased risk of money laundering activities within VyStar.
Risk Intelligent Culture: Assist the VP Compliance & BSA Risk Management in developing, promoting and implementing a risk intelligent culture by maintaining strong collaborative relationships across the organization. Help to create and foster an increased understanding and awareness of business line managers' responsibility for risk assessment and management activities in their daily decisions making processes and procedural guidance as it relates specifically to BSA/AML risks. In concert with the ERM function and VP Compliance & BSA Risk Management, provide advice and consult with line managers to support more information risk-based thinking and decision making skills.
BSA/AML Risk Management Function: Establish strong collaboration and sharing of expertise/knowledge between team members and the other areas under ERM and in conjunction with Internal Audit's assurance services. Specifically, responsible for the following day-to-day functions and activities:

• Responsible to thoroughly understand all facets of the BSA/AML Program, alert processing, case formation and closure as well as ensuring consistent and sufficient documentation exists within the system to support the disposition of alerts, case files and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Make recommendations to better identify and mitigate emerging BSA/AML risks in response to changing behaviors and dictated by patterns and statistics.
• Responsible for the continuous monitoring of transactions, alerts, queues and dashboards within the BSA/AML system to ensure timeliness of completion and to help Fraud Analyst identify specific patterns of transactions, which may present increased risk for fraud and/or money laundering activities within VyStar.
• Ensure timely processing and closure of cases in a timely manner and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Document case files in a consistent, organized manner including all information obtained in the investigation to support the resulting decision of the claim, as well as for supportive documentation for criminal conviction, sentencing, restitution and insurance recovery in the BSA/AML software.
• Responsible for the quality and accuracy of information entered the BSA/AML system and applicable reporting systems.
• Responsible for performing the Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) reporting and quality control processes, with strict adherence to accuracy, completeness, consistency and timeliness of submission. Ensure all information obtained in the investigation to support the resulting decision whether to file a SAR or not is maintained in the BSA/AML software.
• Ensure SARs are filed within 30 days after detection of suspicious activity. Review 90 day reminders to determine if a subsequent SAR is warranted based on pattern of activity.
• Research, investigate and process AML alerts, Remote Banking alerts, and Red Flag alerts from the daily/weekly alert queues in a timely manner, in adherence with all applicable regulations.
• Perform the annual review of existing high-risk accounts, as well as various other VyStar-wide BSA/AML/OFAC projects.
• Responsible for elements of the quality assurance and integrity of the Know Your Customer (KYC) program on new and existing member relationships.
• Assists law enforcement in their investigations being conducted for suspected criminal activity while ensuring the privacy of VyStar members.
• Assist VP Compliance & BSA Risk Management in enhancing and providing applicable BSA/AML training throughout the organization.
• Proactively keep the BSA/AML Manager, VP Compliance & BSA Risk Management, and/or the Chief Risk Officer informed of notable activities/situations.
• Develop/maintain inter-departmental colleague network and individual knowledge to keep abreast of existing/emerging trends within the financial institution industry to proactively mitigate similar risks to VyStar.
• Works closely with the BSA/AML Manager and team to promote a sense of teamwork and an enterprise-wide proactive risk mitigation approach.
• Ensure deadlines are met consistently and follow-up activities are completed timely.
• Successfully complete all required training and assessments (e.g., BSA, Compliance, Information Security, Sexual Harassment, Diversity training, etc.).
• Maintain strong working proficiency in various business related systems (e.g., MISER, Verafin, etc.).
• Maintain moderate to high proficiency in the Microsoft Word (including knowledge of producing form letters and mail merges) and Excel (including use of pivot tables and general data sorting/data table manipulation capabilities.
• Consistently communicates with the highest level of professionalism with members, judicial/legal entities, external entities, VyStar employees, etc.

VyStar Excellence Behaviors: Demonstrate each of the following VyStar Excellence behaviors in performing the duties and responsibilities of the job.

• Focus: Focus your full attention by carefully listening to and observing your client or member.

• Connect: Consistently be friendly and approachable. Demonstrate you care.

• Understand: Listen empathetically and ask questions.

• Counsel: Recommend solutions based on your client's or member's needs and objectives.

• Advance: Ensure that member's expectations were exceeded. Verify necessary follow-up action.

EDUCATION AND JOB REQUIREMENTS - Professional
A Bachelor degree in a business curriculum or a related field is required. Education requirements may be substituted as follows: 3 years of related work experience for each 1 year of post high school education. Three to five years or more of direct financial institution work experience in a BSA/AML compliance field required. Professional BSA/AML certification required within six months of hire. Obtain necessary continuing professional education hours to retain professional certification(s) as applicable and continuously build individual knowledge. Participate in related professional organizations to build profession network and subject matter knowledge.
Maintain an understanding of VyStar's overall business plan objectives, long-term strategic goals and current financial results. Solid knowledge and experience with BSA/AML requirements (i.e. Bank Secrecy Act, AML/CIP/OFAC, USA PATRIOT Act, etc.). Competent PC skills and working knowledge of various software applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, etc.) is required. Experience with direct customer/member contact in a financial institution is desired.
Display excellent written, report writing and oral communication skills when interacting through the organization, with vendors and others external to VyStar. Maintain professional composure, objectivity and fairness when dealing with conflicts and sensitive matters. Display attention to detail and accuracy, ability to multi-task and meet established deadlines. Exhibit sound judgment, problem solving, and analytical skills. Display high level of ethical integrity and the ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information appropriately. Demonstrate due professional care and the highest standards of professional competency. Maintain collaborative relationships across the organization and continuously display a strong sense of teamwork and promote within the department.
DISCLAIMERS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Nothing in this position description is an implied contract for employment. The position description is intended to be an accurate account of the essential functions. The functions are not all encompassing and are subject to change at any time by management.
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that 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.
As required or requested, may exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.