BSA Specialist - Temporary

BSA Specialist - Temporary

We’re always looking for diverse, talented, service‑oriented people to join our exceptional team. Pay range: $29.79 - $44.68. Scheduled weekly hours: 40.

• Review and research member transactions to identify and report suspicious activity, ensuring compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, and OFAC.
• Perform daily review, monitoring, and analysis of reports, logs, and transaction data to identify trends and unusual activity.
• Collect and analyze metrics utilizing internal reporting tools to continually improve processes and reports owned by the business unit.
• Review and file timely Currency Transaction Reports based on aggregated cash transactions including ATM and branch deposits and withdrawals.
• Use BSA/AML automated systems and reports to identify suspicious activity and conduct moderately complex investigations into BSA issues such as money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud schemes, structuring, and illegal money service activity.
• Conduct investigations, interview parties, collect data, compile documentation, maintain accurate notes, and prepare comprehensive Suspicious Activity Reports.
• Review and investigate OFAC alerts to determine matches, and respond to OFAC‑related questions from branches and departments.
• Perform enhanced due diligence searches on high‑risk accounts and entities.
• Maintain the credit union’s centralized list of customers exempt from large currency transaction reporting requirements.
• Research current laws and regulations, staying abreast of changes to the Bank Secrecy Act.
• Assist in preparing documentation for audits and examinations by regulatory agencies.
• Assist team members with BSA and OFAC related questions.

• High School Diploma or GED required;
  Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, International Studies, Criminal Justice or related field preferred.
• 1‑3 years of related experience with BSA programs in the financial services industry, including investigations.
• Preferred: CAMS – Certified Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist.
• Entry‑level knowledge in BSA, AML, CIP, and OFAC laws and regulations required.
• Knowledge of compliance techniques for the financial services industry.
• Ability to understand complex legal and regulatory issues and interpret reports.
• Familiarity with Symitar system and anti‑money laundering applications preferred.

Hybrid work arrangement: up to 100% remote for select individual contributor roles; otherwise, three days on site and up to two days remote, with a focus on collaboration in person.

Schools First FCU is an equal‑opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, or genetic information. The organization participates in E‑Verify.