BSA Investigator Team Lead

Banesco USA

32d•Hybrid

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About The Position

Banesco USA is seeking a BSA Investigator III Team Lead for our Financial Investigations Unit.

Requirements

Experience: 7 years of experience in the Banking industry in the BSA/Compliance area, working as an investigator or monitoring analyst with SAR filing ability, and experience managing teams or in a team-lead capacity.
Educational experience, through in-house training sessions, formal school or financial industry related curriculum, should be applicable to the financial industry. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent education.
Knowledge of related state and federal banking BSA/ AML regulations.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures.
Advance computer skills including but not limited to proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).
Must be bilingual in both English and Spanish. Ability to fluently speak, understand, read and write both languages.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to multi-task, with strong organization, time-management and prioritizing skills.
Knowledge of BSA/AML standards and practices.
Intermediate knowledge of related State and Federal banking compliance regulations and operational policies.
Ability to work in a team environment ensures deadlines are met.
Ability to understand and comprehend instructions, procedures and policies ensuring compliance with the Bank’s policies and procedures.
Intermediate knowledge of bank’s operational activities, terminology and products and services.

Nice To Haves

ACAMS or BSA/AML certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for communicating with internal and external entities, members of the sales team and other Banesco USA BSA/AML monitoring units.
Collect and examine financial statements and documents to assist in identifying unusual transaction patterns.
Conduct research over available Bank systems, the Internet and Databases consistent with the resolution of investigations.
Write and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and recommend relationship retention or termination and track account closures as required.
Interact with Senior Management on the Compliance, Legal and business sectors concerning BSA/AML issues.
Document and report the investigation findings and prepare case files for review (e.g., media search results, copies of statements/checks, results from internal system searches, etc.).
Document all research and analysis conducted in ECS Case Management.
Follow-up with additional Point(s) of Contact (POC) as needed to identify additional information in support of the case.
Liaise with other Banesco USA units, such as Business and Compliance teams, Legal, and Law Enforcement.
Triage cases and identify items appropriate for escalation to Senior Management.
Perform the Quality Control of cases worked by other Investigators.
Perform the final edit/QC of SAR drafts and file accordingly.
Provide directions to junior staff, such as training and mentoring regarding BSA Investigations and/or the EDD high risk account review process.
Other special projects assigned by the FIU Manager/Deputy BSA Officer.
Attend inside/outside BSA/AML/OFAC seminars/trainings assigned by the Department Managers.
Must comply with Banesco USA's BSA/AML Program.
Responsible for completing annual training program assigned.
Performs other functions and/or duties as assigned.