Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Specialist - SW Florida region

Crews Bank & Trust • Sarasota, FL

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Crews Bank & Trust is looking to add a Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Specialist to our Risk department. This is a hybrid position with both in-office and remote work from the SW Florida region and the bank's geographic footprint. The BSA Specialist supports the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Program to ensure regulatory requirements are met concerning customer due diligence, customer identification program, Beneficial Ownership, OFAC, currency transaction reporting, exemptions, activity alert management, and 314a processing.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act/Anti Money Laundering/U.S. Patriot Act, OFAC Regulations.
• General knowledge and understanding of bank deposit operations, lending activities, and other related consumer banking and compliance functions.
• Competent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills with the ability to work independently, as well as, collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management, legal counsel, law enforcement, regulators and examiners while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Ability to be able to handle multi-tasks, be well organized and can easily handle stressful situations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Minimum 2 years of banking or law enforcement experience required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with BSA/AML software preferred and/or banking operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Criminal Justice or another related field, preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all Currency Transaction Reports are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Conduct the required reviews on the bank’s exempt customers.
• Perform Watch List search requirements such as OFAC, 314a, PLC, etc.
• Monitor and process alerts in BSA/AML software daily.
• Completes all job assignments and responsibilities in a timely manner to adhere to guidelines.
• Assist in completing new account reviews for customer relationships for Customer Due Diligence, including Beneficial Ownership.
• Identify any relationships/customers that require risk coding and Enhanced Due Diligence.
• May assist in completing behavior reviews and suspicious activity investigations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level