East West Bank · 17 hours ago
BSA Lead Analyst
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$34/hr - $44/hr
5+ years expEast West Bank is a premier financial institution serving as a bridge between East and West. They are seeking a Bank Secrecy Act Lead (BSA) Analyst to ensure compliance with BSA and USA Patriot Act by reviewing customer accounts, identifying suspicious activities, and working collaboratively with relationship managers.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Complete Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews on high-risk individuals and entities to determine risk rating profile
Analyze data and results of existing transaction monitoring reports to determine if further investigation is warranted, if so, take appropriate action using EWB financial platform
Gather information from outside resources such as Internet searches, third-party vendors, public records, newspaper articles, etc
Conduct follow-up with account officer for any missing or necessary documentation
Review results from third-party vendors regarding authentication of identification on individuals and businesses, OFAC and government list, closed for cause, etc
Conduct further research as necessary to complete a comprehensive customer profile
Escalate to appropriate department as necessary
Develop relationships within appropriate levels of management for issue identification and resolution
Prepare and documents analysis on summary write-ups
Complete all assigned training
Stay up to date and knowledgeable on BSA/AML/OFAC regulatory requirements and FinCEN guidelines
Use analytical skills to produce and follow leads, as well as link common or related activities to develop complete picture of suspicious activity and uncover new trends in fraudulent behavior
Assist BSA Officer/Managers and internal partners on preparing, logging and providing documents/materials per request from law enforcement officials
May perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
5-7 years' experience of BSA/AML/OFAC related activities in financial services industry
Banking, operations, BSA & USA Patriot Act background including performing EDD reviews on complex relationships
Familiar with BSA/AML relevant law and regulations both in US and China
Well-organized, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, creative thinker, internet savvy
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time
Preferred
Experience conducting financial crime investigations, money laundering monitoring and/or other related BSA/AML and/or legal and compliance experience
Bachelor's Degree
Professional working proficiency in Mandarin/Chinese is a plus
CAMS certification; we will pay for certification study for interested candidates
Benefits
CAMS certification preferred; we will pay for certification study for interested candidates
Company
East West Bank
East West Bancorp is a publicly owned company with $22 billion in assets. The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, East West Bank, is one of
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1999-02-08IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher J. Del Moral-Niles
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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