BSA Specialist

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a BSA Specialist. As a BSA Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring our company's compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations.

POSITION DUTIES

• BSA/FINCEN GUIDELINES & COLE MEMO PRIORITIES
• Specialist will be required to know the regulatory guidelines sufficiently to apply to all account and client activities.
• Specialist will be required to maintain BSA Certification.
• Specialist will need to understand the ramifications of banking the industry on both a personal and professional level and protect the organization and themselves from any legal action.
• Specialist will be required to monitor the industry for changes and trends that may impact banking.
• Specialist responsible for filing the SARs after approval, performs ninety day reviews and maintains all documentation
• Specialist responsible to work directly with bankers to file all SAR’s/CTR”s by set due date

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Credit union and/or financial institution products and services.
• Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act and OFAC regulations.
• Information systems and modern office methods and procedures.
• Safe Harbor’s policies, procedures, and practices.
• Present a positive and professional image to clients through effective and courteous verbal and written communications.
• Establish and maintain filing and record keeping systems.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with employees, other organizations, and the general public to explain general established policies, procedures, and systems
• Exercise judgment, initiative, and discretion in sensitive matters.
• Follow written and oral instructions and organize work to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Physically perform the essential job functions.
• Utilize analytical skills for decision making and problem solving.
• Operate standard office equipment such as a copier, computer, calculator, etc., which may require continuous or repetitive arm/hand movement.

• One year of related experience in a financial institution.
• High school graduate.
• Capable of preserving confidential or sensitive information.
• Effective time management, organization and multi-tasking skills.
• BSA Certified.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Business Account knowledge
• BSA Certification and understanding
• Bachelors of Business Degree preferred
• Ability to Self-train on this new industry and apply knowledge to protect Safe Harbor
• Ability to STRICTLY follow and adhere to regulatory guidelines and rules surrounding the service to this industry.

OTHER DEMANDS

• Attends appropriate BSA training as necessary.
• Provides back up for the Security Officer as required.
• Serves as active participant of the Suspicious Activity Report Committee
• Works with compliance manager and private bankers to research and interpret changes in applicable regulations to maintain a working knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act and OFAC regulations.
• Contributes to effective Safe Harbor operations by performing other related duties as assigned.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The physical demand described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

POSITION TYPE

• Full-Time