Senior Bsa/Aml Compliance Analyst

Overview

ViaPath is currently seeking a Senior BSA/AML Compliance Analyst to join our team in Dallas, TX.   Serving as a key member of the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Compliance team and under the direct supervision of the BSA/AML Compliance Officer, the selected candidate will provide leadership and guidance in the day-to-day functions within the department. The Senior BSA/AML Compliance Analyst will be the primary training resource for new team members as well as provide ongoing training on daily responsibilities. This position will assist with the monitoring and reporting related to compliance with all BSA/AML requirements, including Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) compliance. The Senior BSA/AML Compliance Specialist will also assist in the required state regulatory reporting, renewal process and assist with examinations conducted by the various regulatory agencies. Must maintain strict standards of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Work with the BSA/AML Compliance Officer in the direction of BSA/AML compliance activities for the company, including BSA, AML, OFAC and KYC according to established company policies and applicable legal and regulatory guidelines to prevent the company from being used as an intermediary for or to hide the transfer or deposit of money from criminal activity and to create a paper trail for law enforcement to investigate money laundering and other illegal activities.
• Act as team lead for department staff for daily functions.
• Train new staff members and conducts ongoing training to staff on daily functions.
• As needed, perform confidential research and analysis of transactional data for Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR), Currency Transaction Reporting (CTR), gathering pertinent evidence by conducting internal/external research, pulling transaction records, and reviewing reports.
• As needed, investigate findings to determine recommendation for further processing, fully documenting research and reasoning for recommendation while ensuring timeliness to meet state and regulatory report filing timeframes.
• Review staff's written SAR and CTRs to ensure they meet BSA requirements and the requirements of the federal filing system. Ensure appropriate records and files are maintained per all recordkeeping requirements (internal and regulatory). Perform follow up research on previously reported suspicious activity to determine if additional activity has occurred and report as necessary.
• As needed, process daily reports for OFAC screening; documenting the reviews and reporting any findings as necessary. Verify and document the timely updates to system software have occurred as directed by the US Treasury Department.
• Review staff's processing of OFAC screening.
• Assist in the accurate and timely reporting of required information to individual state oversight authorities. Maintain evidence of report filings.
• Assist in the completion of documentation to ensure state money transmitter licenses are renewed in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Ensure required employee training on BSA/AML and OFAC policies; maintain evidence of completed training.
• Secure and organize documentation for examinations and independent reviews.
• Update and oversight of internal department procedures.
• Assist BSA/AML Compliance Officer in board presentation materials.
• Perform additional duties as requested, needed or assigned by the BSA/AML Compliance Officer.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree is desired (Finance concentration a plus); experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• A minimum of 5 years of regulatory compliance experience required.
• Experience in the compliance, risk management, or regulatory related function in the financial service industry required.
• Working knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, USA Patriot Act, Office of Foreign Assets Control is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while meeting tight deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, cross-referencing, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience in working both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent professional oral and written communication skills; ability to interact with internal and external contacts at all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to lead others in a positive manner maintaining a spirit of teamwork while providing clear directions and feedback related to daily functions.
• Ability to step into any functional area within the department to lend assistance as necessary.
• Ability to effectively present findings and recommendations; recognizing when matters require escalation to management.
• Resourceful, detail oriented, methodical and highly organized.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work appropriately with confidential information.
• Strong PC proficiency to include Word, PowerPoint and expert level skills in MS Excel.
• CAMS Certification or working towards CAMS Certification a plus.  Will be required to successfully obtain a CAMS Certification for continuation of employment.

ViaPath Technologies, an innovation leader in correctional technology, education solutions that assist in rehabilitating inmates, and payment services solutions for government. ViaPath Technologies leads the fields of correctional technology, education, and government payment services with visionary solutions and customized products that integrate seamlessly to deliver security, financial value, and operational efficiencies while aiding inmate rehabilitation and reducing recidivism rates.

 

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME