BSA Manager

WSFS Bank•Wilmington, DE

2d•$75,502 - $124,039

About The Position

At WSFS Bank, we empower our Associates to grow their careers, guide our customers to secure their financial futures, and actively support our Communities so they can fully thrive. Careers with WSFS Bank offer an inclusive and supportive culture, competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and more. We are the region's locally headquartered bank and wealth management company. We are honored to consistently be named a Top Workplace by our Associates, who make a difference every day for the people, businesses, and Communities we serve. We Stand For Service® is more than part of our name, it’s our mission and our purpose. The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Manager will provide management support and assistance to a team of investigators and analysts specializing in BSA/AML/OFAC compliance issues to ensure regulatory requirements are met using various monitoring systems and reports. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting quality control functions of their assigned teams completed alerts, investigations and EDD’s, and SAR filings. In addition, the BSA Manager will be responsible for the management and development of staff under their leadership, including but not limited to, interviewing and hiring, termination, coaching, mentoring, and performance management of team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required.
Minimum 5 years specific BSA/AML investigative and/or fraud prevention experience with personal investigative and SAR filing experience in a financial institution.
Must have comprehensive understanding of banking and all types of financial crime patterns, thorough knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act and the USA PATRIOT Act, as well as a strong understanding of OFAC regulations.
Must have high degree of analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
Must have the ability to interact with regulators and auditors.
Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment and maintain high level of attention to detail and sound judgement.
Must have extensive knowledge of MS Word, Excel as well as IBS system applications and account history, with emphasis on operating and analyzing different case types from Verafin.
Must have the ability to analyze information as well as question and investigate results from program reports.
Must have knowledge to review account activity and the ability to recognize or question activity beyond its normal scope.
Must have the ability to work with and communicate with Associates and management in all Bank departments across the entire corporation.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills as well as good written, oral, and visual presentation skills.
Prior experience with the following systems or the ability to learn quickly: Verafin, FCM, Money Gram, and Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Visio.

Nice To Haves

Certification in CAMS or another BSA/AML field is preferred.
Familiarity with branch or department account relationship activity and some audit or compliance knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise a staff of BSA/AML Analysts, Investigators, and a Team Lead.
Conduct quality control on all work performed by their staff, including alert decision, investigation case decisions, and enhanced due diligence decisions.
Conduct quality control on completed suspicious activity reports (SAR) prepared by the BSA/AML investigation staff.
Conduct quality control on completed currency transaction reports (CTR) prepared by the BSA/AML analyst staff.
Aid in the development of new material and update existing documentation for the Bank's policy manuals as it applies to BSA/USA PATRIOT Act/OFAC.
Aid in the ongoing training of staff to ensure that adequate training is provided to all appropriate personnel.
Stay apprised of proposed rules, new or changed laws and regulations as well as emerging issues, hot industry topics, and money laundering, financial crimes, or terrorist financing trends to enhance the BSA/AML Compliance Program as appropriate.
Develop and maintain efficacy standards and develop individual staff goals and development practices.
Adhere to all Bank security and confidentiality policies and procedures.
Additional responsibilities as required.
Support the mission, strategy, and values of WSFS.

Benefits

WSFS provides a competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; life, accident, and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs); and wellness programs.
Additional benefits may include paid parental leave, military leave, vacation and other paid time off, sick leave in accordance with applicable state laws, and paid holidays.

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