Teachers Federal Credit Union · 17 hours ago
Senior BSA/AML Analyst
Teachers Federal Credit Union is one of the nation’s leading credit unions, recognized for its commitment to guiding members toward building a strong financial foundation. The Senior BSA/AML Analyst is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering regulations, overseeing complex investigations of suspicious activities, and providing guidance on BSA/AML policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Conducts and oversees complex investigations of suspicious activity, including preparation and filing of Suspicious Activity Reports
Conducts AML case investigations, SAR writing and filing, AML and OFAC alerts clearing, and CTR processing
Conducts complex case reviews for subpoenas and unusual activity referrals
Presents case findings and provides recommendations and prepares SAR narratives for FinCEN filing Monitors accounts and researches complex transactions for indicators of unusual or suspicious activity
Leverages understanding of suspicious activity scenarios and automated alert and case management systems to complete alert and case investigation
Escalates potentially unusual or suspicious activity, or potential OFAC/sanctions issues
Provides subject matter expertise and guidance to business and operations teams on BSA/AML and OFAC policies and procedures
Acts as a subject matter expert and mentor to junior analysts, and works closely with internal departments to ensure the CU maintains a strong culture of compliance
Supports quality assurance activities, including remediating identified gaps, developing training and guidance, and other actions as needed to improve quality of alert and case products
Complies with 314(a) and 314(b) (PATRIOT Act) information sharing responsibilities and responds to subpoena and law enforcement inquiries
Reviews customer accounts to comply with CDD/EDD program requirements
Identifies and reports on changing trends in anti-money laundering, staying informed on industry best practices, emerging risks, and changes to applicable BSA/AML and banking regulations
Prepares, reviews and submits Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) including performing secondary reviews to ensure completeness, accuracy and timely submission
Reviews OFAC alerts and cases, applying understanding of sanctions regulations and reporting requirements, and escalating for action
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or a minimum of eight years directly related experience required
Minimum five years of BSA/AML experience required
Experience reviewing AML & OFAC alerts, investigating cases, and developing recommendations required
Excellent working knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA Patriot Act, Office of Foreign Asset Control required
Financial crimes certification required (e.g., ACAMS, CAFP, ACSS, etc.)
Research skills, including conducting open source/internet research using a variety of sites and methods required
Excel, Word, PowerPoint and project-related tools
Core customer information system experience (Fiserv/DNA) and WirExchange or similar required
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Benefits
This position is eligible for our annual discretionary bonus program.
Paid time off for vacation, personal days, and holidays
401(k) company contribution
Teachers pays 100% of Dental & Vision premium
Tuition reimbursement is offered to full-time employees
Exclusive employee discount of 0.96% APR on credit card loans and a 1.00% APR on all other loans through Teachers
Company
Teachers Federal Credit Union
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