Financial Crimes Analyst II

Financial Crimes Analyst II WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

Under the direction of the BSA Risk Manager, responsible for the periodic BSA internal controls testing function of the Bank's BSA risk assessment program. Responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and escalating issues and concerns related to BSA, AML, OFAC and the USA PATRIOT Act components of the Bank's BSA Program while utilizing sound and current compliance industry standards and practices. May assist in the development of new and/or updates policy and procedures related to BSA, AML, OFAC and the USA PATRIOT Act Bank wide.

Plays a key role as a liaison with colleagues throughout the organization related to BSA, AML, OFAC and the USA PATRIOT Act. Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with internal and external customers while providing exemplary customer service.

• Carries out compliance monitoring, internal controls risk assessments, and internal controls testing program ensuring that there are adequate processes, procedures and internal controls to promote an effective BSA control environment, under the guidance of the BSA Risk Manager. Prioritizes focus toward areas identified as having the highest levels of risk to the company.
• Works directly with business units and support management as a consultant in the development of business unit’s risk self-assessment programs.
• Performs scheduled and periodic testing of overall business processes and controls related to the implementation and management of the bank’s products and services, including geographic considerations to identify compliance gaps and potential risk exposure.
• Analyzes and evaluates compliance risks and recommends changes to policies, procedures, and processes to reasonably ensure risk-based and appropriate controls are instigated and maintained.
• Assists in the development of new and/or updates policy and procedures related to BSA, AML, OFAC and the USA PATRIOT Act Bank wide. Also, partners with business units for the development of departmental policy and procedures.
• Partners with business units to remediate BSA, AML, OFAC and the USA PATRIOT Act compliance findings identified in risk assessments, internal audits and/or regulatory examinations.
• Performs daily activities of assigned functional area; prioritizing; completing multiple activities; resolves problems as they arise.
• Ensures activities are in compliance with legal/regulatory requirements and CNB policy and procedure.
• Communicates and escalates (as assigned) identified BSA, AML, OFAC and USA PATRIOT Act operational concerns to the appropriate level of management.
• Maintains an up-to-date Master Compliance Audit Follow-up Log for outstanding BSA-related Audit and OCC Examination issues, and the BSA Risk Assessments Open Issues Log.
• Integrates activities with other departments to accomplish common goals.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of Bank policies, procedures and industry best practices.
• Participates in and completes bank-wide projects.
• Serves as resource (as needed) to internal and external customers; ensures quality customer service and effective and efficient operational support.
• Applies both technical and general business knowledge to resolve the most complex issues in assigned function.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
• Responsible for performing testing of moderate to complex components of assigned engagements within the Financial Crimes Compliance Monitoring Program and/or Annual Test Plan.
• Performs review and challenge of self-assurance activities conducted by the First Line of Defense.
• Assesses controls for design and operating effectiveness in accordance with established policies.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience with BSA regulations concerning KYC, EDD, Financial crime investigations and regulatory reporting.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a BSA specific role at a financial institution.
• Current Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Certification.

• Working knowledge of banking operations, government regulations, accounting principles and account reconcilement.
• Experie…