BSA Specialist

Join Montecito Bank & Trust as a BSA Specialist!

As the largest locally owned community Bank on the Central Coast, Montecito Bank & Trust is committed to our founding principle: to make the communities we serve better places to live and work. We are always looking for talented professionals who are passionate about personalized service, community involvement, and innovation. By joining our team, we are dedicated to your career development and wellbeing, in and out of the workplace. 

About the Role

Montecito Bank & Trust is seeking a full-time BSA Specialist to join the team in our Risk and Compliance department. As a BSA Specialist, you will deliver a World Class Experience by monitoring and reporting on day-to-day compliance issues with the federal Bank Secrecy Act laws and regulations, FDIC directives, and adhering to established internal policies and procedures for Anti-Money Laundering and BSA compliance. Secondary duties include reviewing fraud reports. You will be located in Goleta, CA with the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule.

What We’re Looking For

• A college degree or comparable bank work experience required
• Minimum of 1 year up to 3 years of banking experience with knowledge of bank operations required
• 1 year of BSA experience preferred
• Strong analytical skills
• Must be proactive and solution oriented

Your Responsibilities

The essential functions of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor internal reports to identify suspicious financial activity, investigate as appropriate, and handle inquiries and information from front-line associates about possible suspicious activity
• Review internal reports of cash activity, collect currency transaction reports prepared by branch associates, review for accuracy and completeness, and transmit CTRs to the Treasury Department
• Download wire reports, including reconciling wires in the Bank’s AML software, and prepare International ACH log daily
• Regularly interact with bank associates to obtain necessary information for reporting, including the Customer Identification Program and Customer Due Diligence Program
• Research and timely respond to various requests from the Treasury Department, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, and FDIC and DFI examiners 
• Daily transaction validation in Verafin for ACH, ATM, Wires and Teller transactions
• Maintain current knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA Patriot Act and its implementing regulations, FDIC directives, examination procedures, and related bank supervisory guidance

Your Benefits

• Workplace Culture that Values YOU
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• 401K Matching/Retirement Planning
• Paid Vacation Time, Sick Time, Federal Holidays, & Volunteer Time
• Associate Bank Accounts
• Bank Gatherings, Events, & Associate Engagement Activities 

The target salary for a new hire in this role is $26.89 per hour. Individual pay is based on a multitude of factors, including candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform in the position and pay equity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Montecito Bank & Trust is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or any other protected characteristic. 

Employment eligibility is contingent on completing the DHS Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9) form and presenting acceptable documentation upon hire verifying your identity and right to work in the United States. The Bank does not sponsor visas, green cards, CPT, OPT, or other work authorizations.

Interested in Applying?

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