BSA Analyst II

Shore United Bank•Annapolis, MD

10d•$24 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

Shore United Bank is hiring a full-time BSA Analyst II to join our team. The BSA Analyst supports the BSA Officer, by assisting in performing various quality control reviews. The BSA Analyst is responsible for researching, analyzing and reporting any activity believed to be associated with unusual and suspicious account activity. This includes but is not limited to potential structuring, money laundering or terrorist financing, to ensure the bank is in compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and USA Patriot Act. The BSA Analysts are responsible for identification of unusual transactions and escalating incidents when necessary to the BSA Officer, in a timely and accurate manner. The BSA Analyst will monitor the daily alerts, currency transaction reports, and other duties as needed to assist on investigation and ongoing reporting.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED equivalent.
Minimum 2 years' of extensive knowledge in banking and regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Word and Excel.
Proven time management and organizational skills, as well as effective written and oral communication skills.
Must have demonstrated and be comfortable making critical decisions in a time sensitive and regulatory mandated environment.
Ability to work independently but cohesively within a team of specialized associates, with high integrity and ethics.
Exceptional analytical skills, judgement, attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

Responsible for day-to-day monitoring and/or investigation of potentially suspicious activity.
Maintains knowledge of BSA aspects of Compliance regulatory mandates, discretion of highly confidential information, and adherence to sensitive timeline.
Document findings in concise, detailed and accurate manner, consistent with policy procedure and enhanced due diligence.
Reviews daily large currency transaction report and CTRs for accuracy. Performs research on suspicious activity.
Assists in reviewing and researching any SAR referrals, as well as maintaining the documentation.
Assists BSA Officer in ensuring all BSA/AML, OFAC, CIP policies and procedures are up to date and followed on a consistent basis.
Review and research daily alerts in Verafin.
Supports other Bank staff as necessary.
Reviews CIP information/documentation that pertains to BSA for accuracy and completion.
Assists in identifying and evaluating the bank’s risk area.
Facilitates collection of audit materials required by BSA compliance co-sourced audit partners and regulatory examination groups and transfer materials to appropriate electronic portal.
Completes required regulatory compliance training as assigned on or before the deadlines.
Review and collect account data for High Risk and exempt customers, to compare and analyze information from previous to current review periods.
Performs daily, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual monitoring of BSA program.
Cooperates with, participates in, and supports the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices in support of risk management and overall safety and soundness and the Bank's compliance with all regulatory requirements, e.g., Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act, SAFE Act, etc.; ensures that the office and all personnel adhere to the same.
Participates in required training sessions, including training for compliance with BSA/AML policies and procedures.

Benefits

health
dental
vision
company-paid life insurance
mental health well-being
company paid short-term and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
401k savings plan with up to a 4% company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Education Assistance
employee banking services
loan discount program
career development program
Employee Assistance Program
wellness initiatives
Opportunity for growth and advancement
Paid training program and continuous training sessions throughout the year on various topics
Generous paid time off and paid sick time
Community involvement opportunities