Sr. BSA/AML Quality Assurance Analyst

Green Dot•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for talented professionals to join us in bringing smart money management and payment solutions to everyone’s fingertips. This position is classified as structured hybrid, with an expectation of a minimum of three (3) days per week working in the office and flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days. On-site expectations may evolve over time to support business needs, with clear communication provided in advance. <<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>> JOB DESCRIPTION Location Requirement This position is open only to candidates who currently reside in one of the following approved locations: Tampa, FL; Blue Ash or Cincinnati, OH; or Los Angeles, CA Job Summary We are seeking an experienced BSA/AML Quality Assurance Analyst to support our efforts in ensuring compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations. This individual will support the BSA Operations department in quality assurance and quality control measures.

Requirements

5 or more years of AML compliance experience in a financial institution, MSB, or FinTech.
Experience conducting financial crime investigations, money laundering monitoring and/or investigations or other relevant BSA/AML experience.
Experience in AML-related quality assurance and training programs.
Experience with MS Office, particularly excellent Excel skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be organized, efficient, and professional.
Must be extremely detail oriented.
Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Ability to meet the location requirement outlined above

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
Money transfer or fintech experience a plus.
Regulatory experience a plus.
ACAMS or CFE certification a plus.
SQL experience
Familiarity with creation of management reports and presentations

Responsibilities

Perform Quality Assurance reviews on completed SARs and No-SAR investigations.
Assess accurate completion of SAR forms including narrative reviews, appropriate data contained within, and internal and regulatory requirements have been met.
Review the accuracy of all investigation documentation and that appropriate determinations were made.
Identify trends and patterns in alerts and SARs to improve detection and reporting processes.
Prepare and present QA reports including repeated patterns, coaching opportunities and general metrics to BSA Management.
Perform quality control testing on various BSA functions including CTRs, 314(a), 314(b), AML monitoring alerts and other various functions as needed.
Assist in training team members on quality assurance practices and regulatory requirements related to alerts and SARs.
Collaborate with the cross functional teams to recommend enhancements to AML monitoring systems and investigation protocols.
Assist in expanding an existing BSA/AML quality control program.
All employees in this role are required to complete and maintain current training in Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations. This includes initial onboarding training and ongoing annual refreshers, as mandated by Green Dot’s compliance policies. Non-compliance could pose reputational, legal, and financial risks to the organization.