BSA Analyst

BSA Analyst

The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Schaumburg, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers around providing the very best available banking and accounting talent. In fact, most of our recruiters are former bankers or accountants themselves! We know how to evaluate the very best banking and accounting talent available in the market. Whether you are a candidate seeking a new opportunity or a bank or company president trying to fill an essential position, The Symicor Group stands ready to deliver premium results for you.

The Position

Our bank client is seeking to fill a Temp-To-Perm BSA Analyst role in the greater Joliet, IL area. The position is responsible for performing BSA/AML activity monitoring, analytics, and reporting. The opportunity has a generous hourly rate of up to $42/hr as well as a $500 hiring bonus.

(This is not a remote position.)

BSA Analyst Responsibilities Include:

• Demonstrate highest standards of personal and professional integrity, adhere to company's policies and procedures, and comply with applicable laws, government rules and regulations.
• Develop and maintain an advanced knowledge of BSA; AML/CFT laws and regulation.
• Perform investigations of suspicious activity, including but not limited to review of cash reports and alerts within Verafin monitoring system.
• Review, audit and certify OFAC reports and alerts.
• Review CTR's for accuracy and make necessary changes prior to filing.
• Assist with training for frontline staff and the division.
• Provide support to lines of business for AML/CFT-related issues.
• Assist with BSA; CFT/AML audits and exams and the corrective action plans.
• Perform enhanced due diligence reviews for higher-risk clients.
• Enforces compliance standards through well-communicated guidelines and by the establishment of protocol.
• Assist the BSA Officer model analysis and maintenance of the AMS system.
• Monitor the bank's KYC, CIP, and CDD programs to ensure compliance with regulations and bank policies.
• Makes well defined analytical decisions to determine appropriate BSA related decisions (e.g., identification of suspicious activity requiring SAR filing).
• Provides analysis, researches financial irregularities, and uses analysis to develop meaningful financial reporting to regulatory agencies.
• May act as project lead for improvements to the bank's BSA; AML/CFT program.
• May act as first point of contact for BSA; AML/CFT related questions, exceptions, and support.
• Adheres to the compliance, security and internal guidelines and requirements for position and applicable compliance and consumer protection regulations, preventing fraud and protecting customer assets.
• Successfully completes in-house training programs for position.
• Is committed to on-going professional development and actively participates in the bank's training and development programs and commitment to learning.
• Maintains successful working relationships with team, the bank, and the community.
• On occasion, participates with community organizations and in community projects.

Who Are You?

You're someone who wants to influence your own development. You're looking for an opportunity where you can pursue your interests and your passion. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but merely the starting point for your future.

You Also Bring The Following Skills And Experience:

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook are required for this position.
• Knowledge of Verafin BSA software highly desired.
• Knowledge of Jack Henry Silverlake preferred.
• The ability to learn job or bank specific software applications.
• Basic to advanced knowledge of BSA compliance.
• Ability to conduct extensive research and apply data to improve BSA Program.
• Ability to learn and perform complex processes to meet specific procedures, policies and BSA/AML/CFT/USA Patriot Act regulations that govern the company.
• Good verbal and written communication skills to interact with bank staff at all levels.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to maintain workflow volume.

The next step is yours. Email us your current resume along with the position you are considering to View email address on click.appcast.io.