BSA/AML Investigator I

Jefferson Bank•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti Money Laundering (AML) Investigator is responsible for providing support to the BSA Manager and BSA & Compliance Officer to maintain compliance with Jefferson Bank’s BSA Program. Responsibilities include the review of regulations relevant to the USA Patriot Act, Customer Identification Program, OFAC, as well as all investigations pertaining to potential money laundering. This person is recognized as a subject-matter expert in BSA/AML operations within the organization as a specialized depth and breadth of knowledge is required. The BSA/AML Investigator will interpret internal and external business issues and recommend solutions and best practices to safeguard the bank against fraudulent or suspicious activity.

Requirements

3+ years or more of Bank Secrecy Act & Anti Money Laundering work experience. Which includes the ability to identify and interpret BSA/AML rules and regulations to ensure compliance
Proficient spreadsheet and word processing experience
Experience with bank systems including Jack Henry, Xperience and Verafin BSA/AML software
Knowledge of incoming/outgoing flow of funds and compiling supporting documentation
Experience conducting and interpreting TLO and Negative News Searches
Ability to work well with others in a high-pressure deadline driven environment
Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail
Must be a self -starter with strong organizational and communication skills
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Must possess ability to prioritize, focus on tasks required, and be reliable to complete all duties on schedule even though some may be repetitive
Excellent computer literacy in all Microsoft Programs (Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point)
Proficient in Adobe Reader and various internet browsers
Vendor Systems (Jack Henry, Verafin) preferred
Ability to work with office equipment such as personal computers, calculator, copiers, scanners, printers, shredders, phone systems, and fax
Proven organizational skills with ability to multi-task and follow assigned tasks to completion
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Must be accustomed to a fast-paced office environment
Must be able to reach, bend and lift files & documents up to 30 lbs.
Must be able to sit for most of the day in front of a computer at a workstation
Must be able to type on a keyboard and use a 10-Key calculator
Must be able to speak and hear to communicate with clients, work associates and others
Must be able to read a laptop/computer monitor and other paper reports
Must be able to be mobile in an office environment

Responsibilities

Conducts alert review/analysis on transactional data to determine irregular activity through understanding of industry norms, historical customer activity and regulatory definitions of suspicious activity generated by the Bank’s Anti-Money Laundering software system, Verafin.
Identifies high risk customers, products, and services offered by the bank and implements necessary monitoring controls to address potential money laundering risk.
Updates customer accounts according to identified risk factors and history.
Responsible for case creations derived from Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) screening of possible irregular account activity in Verafin during monitoring of high-risk customers (i.e., MSBs, CIBs, ATM owners, C-Stores, DOEP customers).
Rotates with team members to complete/QC/file Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) electronically ensuring timely submission.
Identifies and acknowledges potential CTRs
Works new account and new CIF reports
Provides guidance and support to business units concerning roles and responsibilities pertinent to their due diligence in the customer identification process.
Develops, recommends, and implements processes and controls to ensure bank compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) rules and regulations.
Reports Suspicious Activity to the SAR Investigators and makes recommendations as deemed appropriate.
Monitors High Risk Customers
Monitors and reviews Money Service Business (MSB) and Cash Intensive customers.
Acknowledges timely implementation of new procedures in compliance with any change in laws and regulations and enhanced due diligence programs.
Provides support and works with branch personnel and other lines of business that report suspicious activity and potential money laundering activity.
Works with various departments to understand alert activity ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
Possesses working knowledge of current BSA/AML trends.
Possesses knowledge and understanding of OFAC sanctions, laws, rules, and regulations.
Ensures completion of OFAC review and certifications as warranted.
Possesses knowledge and understanding of FinCEN 314(b) rule of the USA Patriot Act.
Ensures completion and review of the 314(A) matches as assigned.
Promotes employee engagement by participating in team meetings and activities.
Responsible for identifying system weaknesses and/or processing errors while reviewing daily work and reporting these to the BSA Manager.
Identifies process improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the AML process.
Takes initiative to learn new systems and takes advantage of cross training opportunities.
Maintains current knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to BSA/AML and FACT Act.
Performs other duties, special projects, assignments, tasks, and cross-trains as determined by business needs.
Attends BSA School and/or additional BSA/AML training as available.