Summer Intern, BSA

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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of six (6) months of banking experience required
• Communicate clearly in English
• Proficient reading, writing, and grammar skills
• Proficient interpersonal relations and skills
• PC skills including Microsoft Office and Internet research
• Working Knowledge of BSA and related regulations
• Knowledge of bank products and services and the potential money laundering and terrorist financing risks associated with those
• Knowledge of and experience with Abrigo BAM systems is a plus
• BSA reporting and recordkeeping requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management/Administration or related field preferred; specialized bank education/training. 

General responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for reviewing customer on-boarding documentation for CIP, CDD, and Beneficial Ownership, as well as creating CTRs and working lower-risk monitoring alerts
• Coordinating work within the department, as well as other departments, report pertinent information to the immediate supervisor.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and administration of all aspects of the Bank's Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Program including Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
• Performs various reviews and monitoring relating to BSA, USA Patriot Act, AML, OFAC, and Customer Identification Program compliance utilizing industry standard and regulatory guidance sampling methods to ensure the Bank's compliance efforts are maintained on a daily basis. 
• Assists in the review of CTR reports.
• May assist in review of entry level alerts and documentation disposition
• Organizes and reviews New Accounts and customer documentation, and Initial Customer Risk Rating and Customer CDD Validation risk detection and analysis.
• Performs initial quality control of documents including tracking and escalation of incomplete or missing documentation
• Administer OFAC review and documentation, including monitoring/ maintaining systems information related to the Compliance/BSA Program.
• Assist with maintaining the IRR and CDD Validation logs.
• Assists in gathering documentation for Customer Alert and Case investigations by utilizing the Bank's resources, system software, reports, databases, and system applications.
• Ensures appropriate records/files are maintained to meet regulatory record-keeping requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Coordinates specific work tasks with other personnel within the department as well as with other departments in order to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of information.
• Abides by the current laws and organizational policies and procedures designed and implemented to promote an environment which is free of harassment and other forms of illegal discriminatory behavior in the workplace.
• Cooperates with, participates in, and supports the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices in support of risk management and overall safety and soundness and the Bank's compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor as requested, or according to an established schedule; compiles information as necessary or as directed and provides data to appropriate Bank personnel.
• Responds to inquiries relating to his/her particular area, or to requests from customers, other Bank personnel, etc., within given time frames and within established policy.
• Complete annual training requirements as required by the Bank Secrecy Act and Bank Policy.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all bank’s employee, and customer information.
• Conduct or participate in meetings as appropriate.
• Monitoring of $ 3-10k log record keeping for cash purchases of monetary instruments.
• Other duties, as assigned.

First Commerce Bank is dedicated to providing people, businesses, and communities in our markets with high quality products and services with superior customer service.  We will provide products and services through secure, user-friendly technology and customer friendly locations. Our relationships are founded in our desire to be responsive to the financial needs of our customers in an atmosphere of personal attention, professionalism, trust, integrity and fairness. First Commerce prides itself on maintaining personal communications beginning with the Board of Directors.

First Commerce Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.