BSA/AML Financial Analyst II

St. Mary's Bank•Manchester, NH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Audit and Compliance Manager, the BSA/AML Financial Investigator II is responsible for ensuring that the Credit Union is compliant with the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) through regulations set forth by the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Office Foreign Asset Control (OFAC). This role requires a thorough understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks, as well as the ability to analyze and monitor financial transactions for suspicious activities.

Requirements

Six years of progressive experience in all aspect of BSA/AML compliance, advanced knowledge of AML monitoring processes and system (preferably Verafin).
Experience with Symitar is a plus but not required.
Ongoing commitment to regulatory and professional development.
Certification in CAMS, CBSAP or similar.
Interest in pursuing professional certifications
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential, with a proven track record of conducting thorough investigations and preparing detailed reports.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required to effectively interact with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to prepare reports, interact with stakeholders, skilled in engaging members in complex or sensitive discussions to clarify unusual activity.
Ability to analyze complex financial data and identify patterns of suspicious activity.
Strong focus on accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
Ability to think critically and develop effective solutions to BSA/OFAC related functions and cases.
In-depth understanding of BSA, AML, OFAC and other relevant regulations.
Exceptional customer service skills with a focus on user satisfaction and experience.
Efficient in managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines under pressure and able to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work effectively with various departments and external agencies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze financial transactions using AML software to detect suspicious activity and potential money laundering in order to mitigate or escalate the case for SAR evaluation.
Prepare, verify, and submit Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) and ensure acceptance by FinCEN
Prepare and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and ensure acceptance by FINCEN.
Document analysis and recommendations for CTR exemptions per Bank Secrecy Action (BSA) regulations.
Submit and respond to 314(b) FI collaboration through the AML system.
Outboard calls to internal and external members to support case investigations.
Participate in reviewing the AML functionality to improve system alert configuration by identifying patterns and trends related to BSA/AML.
Ensure compliance with BSA, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and other relevant regulations.
Initiate member account actions and cases to minimize member and/or Credit Union losses.
Maintain and track Customer Due Diligence (CDD) questionnaires and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews, ensuring timely collection and verification to meet regulatory requirements.
Assist with BSA/AML risk assessments and policy/procedure review.
Ensure compliance with Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) regulation.
Back-up to BSA/AML/CTF OFAC Officer
Coordinate with internal departments and external agencies to include federal and/or local law enforcement and ensure compliance with and resolve issues.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and industry best practices.
Completes other projects as assigned.