BSA Specialist

Job Details

Location:

Vancouver, WA 98660

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $26.33 - $35.55 hourly

iQ Credit Union is dedicated to maintaining a healthy work‑life balance and providing opportunities for personal and professional growth. We seek a BSA Specialist I to support the credit union’s Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance program through daily monitoring, investigation, and regulatory reporting.

• Review OFAC hits identified in Verafin (or other systems) and either clear these hits or escale them to management.
• Address assigned Verafin alerts related to transaction monitoring, ensuring timely decisions and referrals for further review when necessary.
• Manage the daily Excessive Cash Report and Verafin CTRs, ensuring CTRs are completed accurately and submitted promptly for review.
• Participate in case meetings to determine the necessity of SAR filings and complete assigned SARs accurately and on time.
• Conduct account reviews to ensure Member Identification Program (MIP) requirements are met at account opening.
• Collaborate with management to proactively enhance the Credit Union’s BSA compliance and training program.
• Partner with other departments within the Credit Union to identify fraud patterns, notify law enforcement of known fraud, and provide relevant information to management.
• Respond promptly to staff and member inquiries via phone or email related to areas of responsibility and assist in addressing complaints of non‑compliance as needed.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with other staff, management, committee members, and members to achieve common goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate strong regulatory knowledge applicable to this position and understand and comply with government regulations with particular emphasis on the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), US Patriot Act and related regulations.
• Actively participate and fulfill expectations in the Credit Union Email Security Awareness Program as outlined in the Information Security Program Acknowledgement document.

• One to three years of direct BSA knowledge or related investigatory experience.
• Working knowledge of AML/CFT priorities, CIP, and OFAC.
• A two‑year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school or completion of a specialized and extensive in‑house training or apprenticeship program.

• Health Care Coverage: 100% of the monthly medical, dental and vision premium for you and your dependent children.
• Retirement Savings:
  Match up to 6% of your 401(k) contributions.
• Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays plus vacation and sick time accruals; paid community and event volunteer opportunities; paid wellbeing hours.
• Student Loan Repayment:
  Match up to $100 per month.
• Tuition Reimbursement for educational advancement.
• Annual match to amplify nonprofit giving.

iQ Credit Union is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

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