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Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Specialist - Compliance  

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Job Title: BSA Specialist                                                 

JOB SUMMARY:

Allegacy Federal Credit Union is seeking a seasoned BSA Specialist that must understand all aspects of the Bank Secrecy Act, Sanctions laws and regulations, including but not limited to the USA Patriot Act.  The right candidate will have knowledge of all applicable government regulations, including but not limited to, Bank Secrecy Act and other Anti-Money Laundering regulations as well as OFAC regulations and the USA Patriot Act and an in depth knowledge of the FFIEC BSA/AML Exam Manual.  They must stay abreast of and be knowledgeable of all BSA/AML policies, procedures and regulations.

 

The primary focus of the BSA Specialist is to provide support to the Compliance Supervisor/BSA Officer with maintaining the credit union’s BSA/AML compliance program and assists in meeting and maintaining all BSA/AML compliance requirements.

 

This position reports to the Compliance Supervisor.  The BSA Specialist will assist operational areas, as assigned by the Compliance Supervisor, in applying industry rules, standards and regulations to day-to-day conduct and monitoring levels of observance by the operational area, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

The position of the BSA Specialist is responsible for assisting the BSA Officer with the credit union’s Bank Secrecy Act program.  This will include but not limited to:

  • Ensure the required recordkeeping, processing and reporting of Currency Transaction Reports.
  • Conduct OFAC verifications and 314a verifications.
  • Assist the BSA Officer with monitoring higher risk customers and reports generated for BSA compliance;
  • Assist with monitoring customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence.
  • Assist with maintaining the BSA software and responding to the software reports and alerts;
  • Identify suspicious activity detected in BSA/AML software reports, alerts and/or reports received from staff members.
  • Investigate suspicious activities detected in BSA/AML software reports, alerts and/or reports received from staff members.
  • Accurately writing SAR narratives as applicable.
  • Assist with ensuring the required recordkeeping, processing and reporting of all suspicious activity.
  • Attend applicable regulatory training, seminars, and/or conferences and read periodicals to maintain a current, thorough understanding of money laundering and terrorist financing issues, including policies, procedures, regulations, industry best practices, criminal activities and developing trends.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

 

  • Must have excellent analytical, investigative and problem solving skills.
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent judgmental, prioritization and planning skills and capable of working within multiple deadlines.
  • Ability to manage complex assignments independently and while also working effectively as part of a team.
  • PC proficient with strong word processing and spreadsheet skills.
  • Experience with case management and database systems (maintaining and researching information.)
  • Knowledge of general credit union operations particularly branch cash handling procedures.
  • Extraordinary attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills.
  • Must have ability to work in a high stress, fast paced and rapidly changing environment.
  • Ability to assist in providing BSA/AML training as needed.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality in respect to the member’s financial affairs.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

 

·         Bachelor’s degree required or four to six years comparable work experience.

·         Two to four years of BSA compliance experience preferred.

  • Two to four years’ experience with BSA case management and/or database systems (maintaining and researching information) preferred.
  • Two to four years investigative and analytical experience preferred.

·         Understanding of credit unions and operations.

 
Position Requirements  
Full-Time/Part-Time  
Close Date 3/11/2015  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Location Winston-Salem Area  
About the Organization Do you get a thrill out of helping people realize their dreams? Do you believe that strong, personal relationships are critical to financial success? Do you want to work for an organization that has its community's best interests at heart? We do, too. That's why we work for Allegacy. Here, you'll find a challenging, rewarding career in one of the most unique entities of the financial industry. Allegacy Federal Credit Union is a place where inclusion and camaraderie thrive, and where everyone is united in their commitment to serving our members.

 
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  
Pay Grade None Specified 


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