Bank Secrecy Act Officer - BSA/AML
1 month ago
Chatham
Job Description The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer/Anti-Money Laundering Officer administers the Bank's program of compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, regulations issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and all other related anti-money laundering (AML) laws and regulations. They will coordinate and develop programs to implement the Bank's BSA/AML program, support the BSA training effort, participate in briefings of management and staff on BSA/AML compliance issues, and respond to BSA/AML questions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Develop and coordinate bank efforts to comply with BSA/AML laws and regulations, • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments regarding the Band Secrecy Act and report important compliance developments to management and other bank personnel, • Coordinate research and analysis of regulatory actions and/or changes to existing regulations, • Facilitate and review procedures to ensure that they comply with the Bank Secrecy Act, • Maintain a current understanding of the Bank Secrecy Act and all related anti-money laundering and OFAC regulations, • Facilitate revisions to all BSA related policies, • Facilitate revisions to the Bank's Risk Assessment, • Facilitate training programs, sessions and seminars, to educate bank personnel about Bank Secrecy Act related compliance requirements and procedures, • Prepare BSA training materials for bank staff, • Act as administrator and facilitate alert and case management in the Bank's AML software, Verafin, • Report to the Bank's Board of Directors on an as needed basis to ensure that the Board is informed of the BSA program, including: 1) informing the Board of any Suspicious Activity Reports filed with FinCen, 2) Policy/Procedure changes that require Board approval, 3) the Bank's Risk Assessment, 4) Providing an annual BSA update to the Board, • Complete the 314(a) search every 2 weeks, • Complete the annual registration for compliance with 314(b) information sharing, • Facilitate all incoming and outgoing 314(b) requests for information, • Review and investigate suspicious activity reported by branch staff or Verafin to determine whether a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) needs to be filed, • Facilitate completion and submission of the SAR to FinCen, • Prepare for and coordinate regulatory and internal audit compliance examinations, • Facilitate the monitoring and annual review of exempt customers and maintain the exempt customer list, • Facilitate the tracking of potential exempt customers and complete the exemption process with FinCen, • Supervise and coordinate the duties of Jr. BSA Officers and BSA/AML analysts, • Facilitate annual Money Service Business reviews, • Facilitate the review of new customers to determine if they are high risk, • Facilitate the ongoing review of high-risk customers, • Facilitate training of new employees in all BSA related policies and procedures, • Facilitate the daily review of the Currency Transactions by Tax ID Report for CTR filing and any suspicious activity, • Facilitate CTR filing in Verafin, • Facilitate the review of the Monetary Instrument Log to ensure that affected transactions are logged correctly, • On a monthly basis, review branch monetary instrument logs and gift card/ACE card logs for suspicious activity, • Develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels by proactively participating and contributing to a positive work environment, controlling emotions and temperament, and exhibiting courteous, respectful, and professional behavior at all times, • Complete all training requirements as assigned, • Other related duties as assigned Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Computer Requirements: • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point), • Experience with Fiserv Premier, Navigator, and Web Director a plus, • College degree or equivalent work experience preferred, • Previous customer service skills preferred, • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, • Strong time management and organizational skills, • Ability to practice discretion and handle confidential information in a professional manner, • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and comprehend the level of confidentiality that comes along with the position and protecting employee's, customer's and bank information, • Problem Solving/Analysis skills, • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with customers and coworkers, • Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos, • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and to work with mathematical concepts and apply them to work situations, • Ability to manage and execute more than one task at a time, • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, • Ability to independently perform duties, establish priorities and meet deadlines with limited supervision, • Ability to adhere to safety and compliance regulations and procedures, • Ability to explain the benefits of bank products and services and answer customer questions regarding these products and services, • Knowledge of financial institution regulations Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start work. Employees are expected to remain at work for their entire work schedule. Late arrival, early departure or other absences from scheduled hours should be avoided. Certificates, licenses, or registrations: none, although specialized BSA training is a plus Working Conditions: This job operates in a clerical setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physical requirements: • Requires bending, stooping or standing as necessary, • Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people, • Effectively communicate verbally, in writing, and in English, • Requires manual dexterity, typing, and the ability to count money and key in transactions, • The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Benefits: The following benefit programs are available to all employees: • 401(k) retirement plan (requires 60 days of employment, age 20), • Paid Leave Time, • Free checking account including identity theft and cellphone protection, Roadside Assistance and more, • Free savings account & Safety Deposit Box, • Vacation time (requires 30 days of employment), • Sick/Personal Time (requires 90 days of employment), • Holidays, • Jury Duty leave, • Health Insurance (requires 60 days of employment), • Dental Insurance (requires 60 days of employment), • Vision Insurance (requires 60 days of employment), • Life Insurance (requires 60 days of employment), • Short-Term Disability Insurance (requires 60 days of employment), • Long-Term Disability Insurance (requires 60 days of employment), • Section 125 Cafeteria Plan including Flexible Spending Accounts (requires 60 days of employment), • Tuition Reimbursement Please visit for more information on UCB's complete benefit package.