Deputy BSA Officer

CBW Bank was founded in 1892 in Weir, KS. In 2009, it was acquired by its current management team, which includes ex-Google, ex-Yahoo and Wall Street executives. With rapidly evolving technologies and regulations, CBW Bank expects to continue, in conjunction with its partners, to develop and launch products and services that leverage these changes and innovations to serve its customers better.

Job Title: Deputy BSA Officer

Job Classification: Exempt, Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Reporting Relationship: BSA Officer

Work Location: Topeka, KS or Remote

Primary Accountabilities:The Assistant Vice President, Deputy BSA Officer (“Deputy BSA Officer”) is responsible for assisting and backing-up the Bank Secrecy Act Officer (BSAO) as the individual responsible for CBW’s compliance with Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”), anti-money laundering, and counter-terrorist financing obligations.

Major Duties:

• Assist and back-up the Bank Secrecy Act Officer (BSAO) as responsible for CBW’s compliance with Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”), anti-money laundering, and counter-terrorist financing obligations.
• Work closely with the BSAO to coordinate and monitor day-to-day BSA/AML compliance, manage all aspects of the BSA/AML compliance program, and manage CBW’s adherence to the BSA and its implementing regulations;
• Provide analytic support for the business activities of CBW by analyzing business, compliance, and financial information on customers (companies and individuals) with respect to BSA/AML compliance;
• Ensure overall bank documentation and file administration is complete and consistent with the BSA.
• Ensure that CBW staff receive appropriate training commensurate with the BSA responsibilities of the positions, and that staffing levels are adequate to cover BSA monitoring and internal control responsibilities.
• Monitor transactions to ensure proper documentation, compliance, and internal controls with respect to the BSA.
• Direct the investigative process and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to FinCEN.
• Assist with the Customer Risk rating process for the bank.
• Assist with transaction monitoring to ensure compliance with the BSA.
• Ensure appropriate, timely and correct processing of SAR and CTR filings, and 314a and 314b requests.
• Prepare memorandums and other CBW documents in an accurate and timely manner for management, the Board of Directors and internal recordkeeping. Organize and format reports for distribution.
• Reconcile and analyze accounting and compliance data in relation to the BSA function. Implement appropriate internal controls to ensure compliance with the BSA.
• Create and maintain program documentation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or required to ensure compliance with the BSA.
• Assist Management in formulating responses to regulatory matters relating to AML/BSA.
• Work with BSA Officer, operations and compliance staff to implement recommendations.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with analyzing and monitoring high risk businesses.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in business, finance, legal studies, or related fields, or work experience/ certifications demonstrating knowledge and expertise in the field of BSA AML compliance.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally through both verbal and written skills with customers and colleagues in English.
• Ability to organize, multi-task, plan and set priorities to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Proficient computer experience with advanced knowledge of various computer programs including Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and make reliable and prompt decisions using available information.
• Ability to effectively work with both internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate good work habits, maintain a professional appearance and attitude, and follow policies and procedures.
• Must project a friendly, courteous, patient, and professional image at all times, even under adverse conditions.
• Demonstrate poise, tact, and diplomacy with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read computer screens and email, mail and talk on the phone.
• Ability to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Work Environment:

• Professional and deadline-oriented environment in an office setting.
• Interaction with staff and customers.

Additional Duties:

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person