Achieva Credit Union · 1 week ago
Bank Secrecy Act Officer
Dunedin, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAchieva Credit Union is seeking a Bank Secrecy Act Officer to ensure compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and related regulations. The role involves overseeing the BSA/AML/OFAC Compliance Program, managing risk assessments, and leading a team of analysts to identify unusual customer activity related to financial crimes.
AccountingBankingFinancial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Understand key BSA/AML/OFAC workflows. Ruleset and deploy critical professional judgement in assessing and re-engineering staffing models, processes, and technologies to enhance Program compliance, efficiency and effectiveness without compromising controls and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Direct necessary BSA/AML/OFAC/Fraud, etc. risk assessments on an annual basis or otherwise as warranted
Sponsor and manage Program enhancements including process re-engineering and technical improvements
Stay apprised of proposed rules, new or changed laws and regulations as well as emerging issues, hot industry topics and money laundering, financial crimes, or terrorist financing trends in order to enhance the BSA/AML Program as appropriate
Maintain the highest degree of integrity and ethics and adheres to all Bank policies and procedures
Deploy critical professional judgment in all aspects of managing and leading BSA/AML/OFAC functions
Build and successfully manage relationships with key management stakeholders throughout the Credit Union creating an environment of transparency and trust
Communicates expectations and to key management stakeholders
Participate on committees as deemed necessary
Achieve long-term corporate objectives established by Achieva Senior Management
Provide oversight to the development of new material and update of existing documentation as it relates to BSA/AML, OFAC and US Patriot Act policies and requirements
Prepare high quality, informative board reports at the appropriate level for the audience to understand Program maturation and the summary of matters emanating from the Program
Manage and lead all aspects of a BSA Team of BSA Analysts
Ensure BSA/AML/OFAC training is adequate and provided to all appropriate Associates
Assist in the preparation of Risk Management Division annual budget
Represent and uphold the Achieva Brand Frame
Champion initiatives that position the credit union as a top employer through leadership, integrity and service excellence
Perform all other essential functions as needed, assigned, or delegated
Travel may be required on occasion
Be available to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet member and business demands
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
5+ years' experience in the role of BSA Officer or Deputy BSA Officer at a $3B+ financial institution
10+ years' BSA/AML investigative experience with personal investigative and suspicious activity reporting (SAR) finagling experience at a financial institution
10+ years' related experience
Prior experience with development, testing and implementation of BSA/AML/OFAC systems
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
Comprehensive understanding of banking and of financial crime patterns
Thorough knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act, anti-money laundering laws and regulations the USA PATRIOT Act, as well as a strong understanding of OFAC regulations
Demonstrated history of strong leadership and management skills
High degree of analytical, problem solving, organizational and project management skills
History of favorable interactions with regulators and auditors
Excellent verbal, written and communication skills including demonstrated board presentation skills
Strong attention to detail and deployment of sound critical professional judgment
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-orientated environment
Demonstrated ability to assess and enhance BSA/AML/OFA systems through a project management and system development life cycle discipline
Preferred
Advanced degree
CPA, CRE, CRCM, CIA
Familiarity with Verfin
Company
Achieva Credit Union
Achieva Credit Union offers business loans and accounts, home loans, student loans, youth accounts, and credit card services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Wintermeier, CIE, CCE
SVP/CIO
Jim Dawson
Chief Data and Development Officer
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