Intern - Bank Secrecy Act Analyst

Gulf Coast Bank & Trust•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. The role also includes administrative support, participation in team meetings, mentorship and learning, and involvement in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

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 United States on a permanent basis; the employer 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 when required to perform essential job functions.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.
Ability to lift, move, or carry approximately 15 pounds when required, subject to reasonable 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 improve 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.