BSA New Accounts Specialist

SUMMARY:

Provide daily monitoring and maintenance of the Customer Identification Program (CIP) and the Risk Assessments in compliance with Carter Bank & Trust’s Anti Money Laundering/Bank Secrecy Act (AML/BSA) program.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Review new accounts for Required CIP Forms-Compliance
• Assist branches with proper completion of CIP data entry
• Notify the branches of all CIP errors and timely follow up to verify corrective action
• Log and Track CIP errors by Region and assist with other Management Reporting
• Verify New Accounts on core system to ensure that all required information was obtained and entered into the system
• Review Customer Identification Forms from the branches
• Review all Risk Assessments submitted by branches
• Correct and Return all Risk Assessments that contained errors
• Create and maintain files for all customers that score ‘High’ on the Risk Assessment
• Assist Internal Audit Department with documentation requests
• Notify the branches when or if more documentation is needed for BSA purposes
• Back up the CTR Specialist and assist with job duties as needed
• Maintain a working knowledge of all Bank policies and procedures that impact all aspects of BSA

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or 2 Year Associate Degree (preferred), plus prior bank experience

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Word and Excel

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Standing, walking, bending and stooping required
• Must be able to sit at a desk for long periods of time and use a computer
• Must be able to occasionally move or lift up to 10 pounds
• May be asked to work supplemental hours periodically
• Limited travel required occasionally during and after business hours

Hourly Pay Range: $16.38 - $25.62 per hour

Benefits: Eligible associates may participate in Carter Bank's benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, other voluntary benefits, 401(k), paid time off, and paid holidays.