BSA Analyst

Why Work at Bank First

At Bank First, we're not just a bank-we're a community. Consistently ranked among the top-performing banks in the U.S. and Wisconsin, and recognized by American Banker as one of the "Best Banks to Work For". We combine professional excellence with a culture that truly values people. When you join Bank First, you're joining a team that invests in your growth, supports your well-being, and celebrates your contributions.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Imagine a workplace where:

• Your career growth is supported through training, mentoring, and advancement opportunities
• Flexibility allows you to balance work and life without compromise
• Your contributions directly impact guests and communities you care about
• You're part of a culture built on respect, collaboration, and empowerment

At Bank First, you don't just fill a role-you make a difference. Every interaction matters, and every team member helps shape the experience our guests love.

About the Role: Bank Secrecy Act Analyst

A dedicated and detail-oriented individual is needed for the role of BSA Analyst. This position, based in Wisconsin, is essential in ensuring compliance with BSA/AML regulations and supporting the broader Financial Crimes compliance efforts within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and File Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs): Ensure accurate and timely preparation and filing of Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Review Cash Activity for Aggregate CTR Filing: Conduct thorough reviews of cash activity, identifying transactions requiring aggregate CTR filing.
• Manage Monetary Instrument Log Entries: Maintain meticulous records of monetary instrument transactions to meet audit and compliance requirements.
• Prepare Designations of BSA Exempt Persons: Generate and submit exemptions of individuals or entities exempt from certain BSA requirements and complete annual reviews of exempt persons.
• Conduct Daily Tasks Critical to BSA Compliance Department: Execute routine tasks vital to the smooth functioning of the BSA compliance department, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Conduct Customer Due Diligence Reviews: Perform comprehensive customer due diligence reviews, identifying and mitigating potential compliance risks.
• Review Transaction Monitoring Alerts: perform triage review of monitoring alerts for potential identification of suspicious activity.
• Act as a Liaison Between BSA Compliance and Other Bank Departments: Foster effective communication and collaboration between the BSA Compliance department and other bank departments, facilitating coordination and adherence to laws and regulations.

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What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or 2-5 years of experience in Banking or Other Financial Services
• Introductory to Moderate understanding of BSA/AML regulations and compliance
• A passion for all things related to Financial Crimes Compliance
• An ability and comfort in working in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

About Bank First

Headquartered in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Bank First serves communities across Wisconsin and the Illinois Stateline region. Our growth is built on relationship-based banking-getting to know our guests personally and helping them create lasting value.

Our Culture & Vision

We foster curiosity, creativity, and responsiveness while embracing individual differences. Employees are empowered with tools to succeed and supported in their careers. Our vision is to remain the top-performing, independent provider of financial services, delivering personalized solutions and value to guests and communities alike.

Our Values

Relationship Based Community Focused Innovative Solutions Value Driven

Join Bank First and build a career where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and your work makes a difference every single day.