Assistant BSA Compliance Officer in Tampa, Florida at American Pride Bank

American Pride Bank was founded in 2007 by first-generation Americans and entrepreneurs to ensure everyone has fair access to financial products and services needed to achieve their American Dream. Our mission is to build a diverse-owned bank that serves ambitious, underestimated people and places, creating pathways for generational wealth, growing local economies, and reducing economic disparities. We are more than a bank; we are trusted partners who ensure every customer and business owner can achieve their American Dream. We take pride in seeing our communities prosper and knowing we played a part in that success. Our niche is serving small business owners, providing dignity in banking, and making people feel seen and valued. Through it all, we offer responsive, flexible, and tailored banking services that allow our customers to make money, build wealth, and secure a long-term legacy of financial well-being.

About the role

• The Assistant BSA Compliance Officer ensures that the Bank’s BSA program meets regulatory requirements while enhancing organizational performance. Responsible for the development, implementation, and on-going refinement of strategies for effective compliance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Review daily Large Cash Transaction Reports to ensure accurate completion of Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs), timely submission via BSA e-filing, and proper documentation retention.
• Analyze and resolve potential OFAC matches identified through nightly screening processes.
• Provide research and analytical support to the BSA Officer.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of BSA, AML, and OFAC policies and procedures across all branches.
• Performs additional compliance testing and support as needed.
• Review and investigate AML alerts to assess risk and ensure appropriate action is taken.
• Support audit preparation activities in collaboration with the BSA Officer.
• Scan and archive reports into Synergy document management system.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to remain current with regulatory requirements and job responsibilities.
• Contribute to special projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as directed by the BSA Officer.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of prior experience in Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance or banking operations preferred.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of banking industry regulations and servicing guidelines.
• Strong understanding of BSA/AML regulations, including the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the USA PATRIOT Act.
• Familiarity with the organization’s operating systems or a demonstrated willingness to learn.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and decision-making skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with effective organizational and time management abilities.
• Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, conduct research, and resolve problems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, follow through on assignments, and maintain thorough documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Verafin experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn the applications, hardware, and software used in the Bank.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while performing duties.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Environment & Physical Activity

• Fast-paced banking/business office environment with standard office temperature, moderate noise from computer(s), printer(s), telephone, fax, copier, scanner and other office equipment, and median traffic.
• Ability to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, reach, lift (up to 20 pounds), and stand for various lengths of time and meet other physical demands required to perform the job.
• Ability to operate and use a computer, printer, telephone, fax, copier, scanner, other office equipment and tools needed and used to perform this job.