What are the responsibilities and job description for the BSA/AML Analyst (Hybrid) position at External?
- Follows-up and works in conjunction with team members to resolve any irregularities that come from newly opened accounts identified through internal systems. Utilizes internal/external resources to investigate and analyze potential fraudulent or suspicious activity. Conducts investigations as a result of accounts identified through analysis or in response to reports of unusual activity.
- Regularly runs OFAC and 314a checks, researching any and all matches.
- Answers calls received through the risk management department’s phone system and assists, or reviews, as necessary.
- Assists team members with researching member accounts (account reviews, CIP, Wire Review, etc.) when questions arise (based on red flags).
- Assists with BSA/AML/Fraud/ OFAC/ alerts to case workflow.
- Reviews accounts for potential illicit activity based on scope of normal account activity in order to triage alerts before moving the case to a specific queue in the AI system.
- Conducts phone interviews and obtains information related to account activity as needed from both team members and credit union members alike.
- Recommends a course of action to BSA Office, based on findings from the BSA/ AML/ Fraud/ OFAC alert triage process.
- Presents potential SAR cases to BSA Officer; recommends File/Do Not File decisions based on analysis performed
- Prepares SAR documents and composes written narratives documenting account activity. Performs end- to-end investigations from alert to SARS filing.
- Prepares accurate and efficient processing of Currency Transaction Reports (CTRS).
- Performs accurate review of BSA/AML/ Fraud/ OFAC alerts with appropriate written decisioning.
- Conducts risk-based analysis/review of member files with certain BSA/AML risk attributes, such as presence of politically exposed persons, exposure to sensitive or sanctioned jurisdictions, usage of higher risk products, etc.
- Assists in conducting training classes (BSA/AML/ OFAC) to help educate team members of BSA regulatory requirements.
- Performs other BSA /AML/ OFAC duties, working closely with the Bank's BSA Officer and Compliance team, as assigned.
- Stays informed of developments in the fraud/BSA field affecting Credit Union operations. Completes projects as assigned.
- Promotes and establishes strong, positive and productive working relationships within the organization through commitment to the company’s purpose, mission and core values.