Senior Compliance Analyst

At Axiom Bank, we encourage you to aim for the sky and leverage your expertise and passion to excel. We are a growing, dynamic organization - this is an exciting time to get on board!
We believe in the value of promoting a healthy work/life balance and are committed to recognizing the role everyone plays in our ongoing success. We offer the following benefits to our Full Time Employees:

• 12 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 4% Match on our 401(k)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• 100% Company Paid Life, AD&D Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
The Senior Compliance Analyst's Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Analyze Higher Risk customer account transactions to detect suspicious activity. Make decisions on appropriate action to take regarding the need for further investigation.
• Document the summary of investigative findings (e.g., copies of statements/checks, media search results, results from internal system searches, etc.) and prepare cases for review and approval by management.
• Based on the findings of an investigation, analyze and determine whether a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) should be filed.
• Prepare SARs for review in a timely, accurate and compliant manner.
• Monitor and analyze complex high-risk customers/accounts such as but not limited to Money Service Businesses (MSB), customer with Privately Owned ATMs (PATM) and complete High-Risk reviews according to Bank policies and procedures.
• Monitor all aspects of client relationships and conduct customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence when necessary.
• Provide risk rating recommendations to management for clients' relationships reviewed, by determining if client is low or potentially high risk.
• Review and approve Currency Transaction reports to ensure proper filing within regulatory guidelines.
• Assist with the development or revision of BSA/AML or OFAC policies, procedures, forms and other related documents.
• Assist with ensuring changes in regulations or laws related to BSA, AML, USA PATRIOT Act and OFAC are conveyed to appropriate employees.
• Assist the BSA Officer in the preparation or update of the BSA and OFAC Risk Assessments.
• Assist with BSA/AML/OFAC audits and examinations.
• Coordinate with the BSA Officer to provide departmental and bank-wide training including BSA/AML, CIP, suspicious activity and fraud.
• Maintain BSA/AML/OFAC information on the Bank's Intranet..
• Be a resource for other staff within the department and act as a back-up during absences of other staff.

Working Conditions

• This position is performed in a regular office work environment. The incumbent will be expected to be able to work Monday through Friday. Job tasks will mainly be performed at the Corporate location; occasional evening and weekend hours may be required. Flexibility with work location and hours may be granted if circumstances permit.

Travel

• 0 - 25%

Qualifications Summary
Education

• Associate's Degree in Business or equivalent work experience. Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience in BSA/AML/OFAC, or Internal Audit in a financial institution. Knowledgeable in regulatory compliance guidelines and laws applicable to BSA/AML, OFAC Fraud and Security.
• CAMS Certification preferred.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret complex documents such as policy and procedure manuals, BSA/AML & OFAC laws or regulations, operational procedures, reports and legal documents.
• Analytical thinking ability and attention to detail.
• Good project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of direct supervision and in a team environment.
• Ability to compile advanced statistical data for documents and reports.
• Requires strong knowledge of personal computer, Microsoft Office and other software used to complete job duties.
• Ability to analyze information and make decisions and or recommendations.
• Interact professionally with senior management, staff, external auditors and bank examiners.

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these tasks. If you need an accommodation, please contact us at hr@axiombanking.com)
Axiom Bank does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of any protected status. It is the policy of Axiom Bank to conduct background, credit reference and drug screening tests as a condition of employment. Drug Free Workplace. EOE/AA/Minority, Female, Disabled, Veteran
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