BSA FIU II Analyst (Full Time) - Amarillo, Plano or Sugar Land

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The BSA FIU Analyst II is responsible for identifying customers who may be a high risk of being used to launder money or conduct terrorist financing. Perform complex research and analysis of customer and transaction data to identify possible money laundering and/or terrorist financing. File Suspicious Activity Reports for the Bank (SAR). Aid with the Bank’s BSA/AML policies and procedures. Serve as an advisor to management in all areas of BSA and make recommendations to mitigate risk exposure.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Experience in Bank Secrecy Act, Office of Foreign Assets Control and Anti-Money Laundering is preferred.
• Prior banking experience required.
• Experience with Patriot Officer a plus.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
• Stay abreast of compliance regulations as they apply to this position.
• Investigates assigned cases by reviewing banking relationships, transactions, and products to detect possible suspicious activity by conducting enhanced due diligence, documenting research, maintaining records of analysis performed, and file SARs as needed.
• Correspond with business units and branches for clarification of the activities conducted by customers; obtain supporting documentation; and update responses to the BSA system.
• Ability to identify risk and escalate when necessary.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, highly structured, deadline driven culture.
• Comfortable completing repetitive tasks for long periods of time.
• Capable of utilizing the internet for research and problem solving.
• Aptitude for continuously learning and understanding the BSA risk and concerns.
• Team player with strong collaborative qualities and a positive demeanor.
• Experience working with global sanction lists used for Anti-Money Laundering.
• Perform functions related to the Bank’s Bank Secrecy Act / Anti-Money Laundering Program, including transaction reviews and/or account reviews.
• Strong writing, analytical and communication skills and be able to multi-task and complete tasks on time.
• Ability to review large data sets and summarize.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Will be responsible for understanding the BSA/AML regulations, policies and procedures.
• Will be responsible for completing the annual BSA/AML Training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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

• Ability to withstand moderate physical activity throughout the workday (standing, walking, reaching).
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds on occasion.
• Ability to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work overtime when required to meet deadlines.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience; or
• Minimum of three years BSA banking experience including branch/platform experience and knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act regulatory requirements.
• Previous experience in AML, compliance or related position preferred, or relevant course work in criminology, law, logic as well as auditing and other business courses.
• Knowledge of BSA, AML, and other AML regulatory policies with the ability to apply and explain regulatory concepts.
• Leadership or management experience.
• Self- starter, capable of working under minimum supervision.
• Adapt at multi- tasking and meeting deadlines in high-pressure environment.
• Results oriented team player.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Exceptional research and analytical skills with the ability to analyze large amounts of data, decipher higher risk attributes (transactional, geographical, product, customer type, etc.) and disposition appropriately.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
• Strong documentation skills to clearly articulate alert disposition.
• Adherence to controls and standards.
• Bachelor’s degree or work equivalent experience of Bank services and products.
• CAMS certification a plus

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this job description amended at any time.