Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Specialist - SW Florida region in Sarasota, Florida at Crews Bank & Trust

Crews Bank & Trust is looking to add a Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Specialist to our Risk department. This is a hybrid position with both in-office and remote work from the SW Florida region and the bank's geographic footprint.

Do you have working knowledge of BSA/AML/OFAC regulations? Do you have strong software, spreadsheet and data skills? Strong attention to detail? Ability to interact effectively across the organization in verbal and written communication?

If so, we would like to hear more about you.

The BSA Specialist supports the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Program to ensure regulatory requirements are met concerning customer due diligence, customer identification program, Beneficial Ownership, OFAC, currency transaction reporting, exemptions, activity alert management, and 314a processing.

• Ensure that all Currency Transaction Reports are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Conduct the required reviews on the bank’s exempt customers.
• Perform Watch List search requirements such as OFAC, 314a, PLC, etc.
• Monitor and process alerts in BSA/AML software daily.
• Completes all job assignments and responsibilities in a timely manner to adhere to guidelines.
• Assist in completing new account reviews for customer relationships for Customer Due Diligence, including Beneficial Ownership.
• Identify any relationships/customers that require risk coding and Enhanced Due Diligence.
• May assist in completing behavior reviews and suspicious activity investigations.

Background and Experience:

• Working knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act/Anti Money Laundering/U.S. Patriot Act, OFAC Regulations. General knowledge and understanding of bank deposit operations, lending activities, and other related consumer banking and compliance functions.
• Experience with BSA/AML software preferred and/or banking operations.
• Competent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills with the ability to work independently, as well as, collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management, legal counsel, law enforcement, regulators and examiners while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Ability to be able to handle multi-tasks, be well organized and can easily handle stressful situations. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Criminal Justice or another related field, preferred
• Minimum 2 years of banking or law enforcement experience required

Crews Bank & Trust is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

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