BSA Officer

The BSA Officer at Horizon is a hands-on compliance leader
, dedicated to safeguarding our customers and ensuring our Bank remains a trusted, responsible institution – balancing leadership with day-to-day engagement. Reporting to our Chief Risk Officer, this role not only oversees the Bank’s BSA/AML compliance program but also actively participates in ongoing monitoring, investigations, and reporting.

As a key member of our risk management team, you’ll build strong partnerships across departments, provide expert guidance, and lead with integrity, while remaining closely involved in the operational work that ensures our BSA program stays effective and responsive.

This is a full-time, in-person position based in our North Austin office (12007 Technology Drive) with a consistent Monday–Friday schedule
. We offer competitive compensation designed to reward strong performance, reliability, and long-term contribution.

If you're passionate about doing the right thing, while approaching challenges with flexibility, sound judgment, and hands‑on engagement, we want to meet you.

As the BSA Officer, you will support and oversee the Bank’s BSA/AML compliance program, with a focus on regulatory reporting, Verafin case management, customer due diligence, and ongoing program maintenance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serve as the Bank’s Verafin system expert
  , including secondary reviews and preparation of CTRs, SARs, watchlist screening results, alerts, and cases.
• Review escalated alerts and ensure appropriate investigation, documentation, and resolution.
• Maintain and update BSA/AML policies
  , procedures, and risk assessments to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Review and adjust Verafin parameter settings to support effective monitoring and reporting.
• Prepare quarterly BSA/AML reporting for senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Lead BSA/AML training efforts for employees, executives, and Board members.
• Coordinate BSA/AML audit and examination requests
  , including documentation and follow‑up responses.
• Other duties as assigned and/or taken on.

We are searching for professionals who have had proven success in their past careers, are self‑motivated, and have a great attitude to join our team.

Specific requirements include:

• Minimum:
  Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Business, Accounting, Finance, or another related field, and 2+ years of related BSA/AML experience; or the equivalent combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job duties of this position.
• Strong knowledge of BSA/AML regulations.
• Analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Optimistic, internally motivated, team‑oriented personality; and
• Ability to make decisions, create change, and help grow a company – while growing yourself.

Desired qualifications:

• 5+ years of direct industry experience.
• Compliance certifications.
• Working to strong knowledge of BSA/AML software such as Verafin and Attus Watchdog.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time basis. This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

We’re not just your ordinary bank - we have something special here  charter dates back to 1905, giving us over a century of experience serving Central Texas. We pride ourselves on creating lifelong customer relationships and business partnerships and have a reputation for an unwavering commitment to our teams, our communities, and our customers.

Thanks to our diverse, energetic team, Horizon continues to grow and succeed:

• #1 locally owned bank according to Austin Business Journal 2020 Power Rankings.
• Top 40 community banks nationwide by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
• 2024 top 10 community bank according to American Bankers Association.
• 2020 & 2021 Thriving Together recipient for outstanding company Wellness Program. Learn more about our benefit package below!

We’re proud of where our teams have gotten us and can’t wait to see where you will take us next!

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