Intern - Bank Secrecy Act Analyst

Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company•Metairie, LA

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About The Position

As a BSA Analyst Intern, you will contribute to monitoring and reporting suspicious activity in accordance with the Bank Secrecy Act. The internship provides hands-on experience in compliance operations, including transaction analysis, customer identification, and sanctions screening, while supporting a collaborative team.

Requirements

Minimum preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree.
Be a highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative.
Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Possess critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
Be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis; the company will not provide immigration sponsorship or documentation supporting immigration benefits, including OPT or CPT.
Ability to travel if required to perform essential job functions.
Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
Ability to read and interpret documents if required to perform essential job functions.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer may be required.
Ability to lift, move, or carry approximately 15 pounds if required to perform essential job functions, subject to accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Educational background in Business Administration, Risk Management, English, Criminal Justice, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Assist in monitoring and reporting customer and transaction activities to ensure compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act.
Analyze transactional data to identify irregular patterns and investigate suspect account activity.
Prepare and review Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) and maintain accurate monetary instrument records.
Monitor Customer Identification Program (CIP) compliance through regular validation and exception reporting.
Support BSA operations related to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and sanctions screening.
Review CIP exception reports and automated alerts, referring potential risk issues to management.
Participate in team meetings to understand company objectives and provide insights.
Seek knowledge and mentorship from experienced team members to develop understanding of compliance practices.
Provide administrative support, including preparing detailed reports and presentations.
Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned by Internship Program Coordinators, direct leadership, or based on business needs.