Senior Bank Secrecy Act Analyst

Hawaiiusa Federal Credit Union•Honolulu, HI

58d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the financial institution's compliance with all applicable anti-money laundering (AML) laws and regulations. This position is responsible for conducting in-depth investigations of suspicious activities and transactions to identify potential risks related to money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. The analyst will collaborate closely with Enterprise Risk Management teammates, law enforcement, and regulatory bodies to maintain robust BSA/ AML programs and reporting standards. By leveraging advanced analytical techniques and regulatory knowledge, the Senior BSA Analyst helps protect the institution from financial and reputational risks. Ultimately, this role ensures that the bank adheres to legal requirements while supporting a culture of compliance and ethical business practices.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years of experience in BSA/ AML or financial crime investigation within a banking or financial services environment.
Strong knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, and related regulatory requirements.
Experience with transaction monitoring systems and investigative tools used in AML compliance.
Excellent analytical, investigative, and written communication skills.
1 or more professional certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), NAFCU Certified Bank Secrecy Act Officer (NCBSO), CUNA Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist (BSACS), etc. or willing to obtain within the first 12 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in Finance, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience working with regulatory agencies and responding to regulatory examinations.
Familiarity with global AML regulations and cross-border financial crime issues.
Proficiency in data analytics software and advanced Excel skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects or mentor junior analysts.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough reviews and investigations of alerts generated by transaction monitoring systems to identify suspicious activities.
Prepare detailed reports and documentation for internal use and regulatory submissions, including Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
Participate in the maintenance of Verafin our Enterprise AML Compliance technology and other tools used in the KYC process.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as BSA officer and business units to address BSA/ AML concerns and implement corrective actions.
Stay current and share evolving BSA/AML regulations, industry best practices, and emerging financial crime trends to enhance the institution s compliance framework.
Assist in the development and delivery of training programs to educate staff on BSA/ AML policies and procedures.
Provide backup support for completing tasks in the absence of the BSA Manager.
Assist with projects and train and mentor junior analysts on primary duties and responsibilities of their work.

Benefits

We cover 100% of employees single medical, drug, vision, and dental monthly health insurance premiums.
Employees also love receiving paid volunteer time, our pay it forward program, and matching their charitable donations up to $250 per year per employee.
Tuition assistance for higher education is another special way we invest in our workforce.
Benefits include, Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays, 401(k) and 3% Employer Contribution, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Prescription drug insurance, Life insurance, Flexible spending account, Disability insurance, Opportunities for advancement, Employee assistance program, Referral program, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Paid training, Professional development assistance, AD&D insurance, Credit union membership, Paid orientation, and more.

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