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BSA Analyst I (or higher depending on experience)

WestStar Bank
Posted a month ago, valid for 15 days
Location

El Paso, TX, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position involves reviewing Yellow Hammer BSA identified suspects daily and assisting the BSA/OFAC Officer with compliance tasks related to the Bank Secrecy Act and OFAC regulations.
  • Key responsibilities include investigating suspicious activities, compiling evidence, and managing FinCen 314(a) requests within the bank's BSA software.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of one year of bank operations experience and knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act, with strong analytical and communication skills required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, is necessary for this role, which operates in a standard office setting.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, although the specific amount is not disclosed in the job description.

Summary


This position is responsible for reviewing Yellow Hammer BSA identified suspects on a daily basis. Assists the BSA/OFAC Officer with the implementation and administration of the Bank Secrecy Act’s FinCen 314 (a) requests, and OFAC Compliance. 


Essential Functions


Analyst Responsibilities:

  • Reviews Yellow Hammer Cash Work Lists, Specialized Work Lists, and High Risk Customer Work Lists on a daily basis
  • Investigate potentially suspicious activity
  • Investigate potentially high risk customers
  • Compile evidence and documentation in compliance with the bank’s BSA/AML policy, procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Perform periodic file reviews (including review of complex relationships) ensuring activities are reviewed across the spectrum of products and services used by the customer


FinCen 314 (a) Requests:

  • Assists the BSA/OFAC Officer with the management of all programs and systems utilized by the bank to research 314(a) requests
  • Responsible for retrieving 314(a) case information when posted to the secure information sharing system
  • Upload of 314 (a) requests into the Yellow Hammer BSA Software 
  • Researches active and closed accounts against FinCen 314(a) requests; researches active and monetary logs against FinCen 314(a) requests
  • Distributes FinCEN 314(a) requests to various departments; must ensure departments research and return request within a given amount of time
  • Responsible for notifying FinCen and appropriate personnel of any positive matches found


OFAC:

  • Assist the BSA/OFAC Officer in the developing, maintaining and implementation of policy and regulatory procedures related to OFAC compliance bank wide
  • Conducts independent monitoring and testing of bank systems, and third party vendors for compliance procedures and processes
  • Monitor daily reports of OFAC activity within JHA products used by the bank to ensure compliance Communicate with branches and other departments personnel on issues related to OFAC compliance
  • Working with other departments and control functions to ensure new rules are appropriately implemented and monitored


Political Exposed Persons

  • Manages PEP updates to ensure compliance with BSA’s Customer Due Diligence program to include all programs and systems utilized by the bank
  • Conducts Batch file processes 


CSI WatchDog PRO – OFAC/PEP Software 

  • Knowledge and administration of software used by bank personnel 


Additional Responsibilities

  • Provides support to special projects as needed
  • Assist BSA Officer with bank-wide BSA Training
  • Other department duties as assigned


Required Education, Experience, Skills

  • Minimum one year bank operations experience.
  • Knowledgeable of BSA (Bank Secrecy Act)
  • Knowledgeable of bank teller operations preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Strong math skills and familiarity with basic accounting.
  • Strong communication and writing skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, to include Word and Excel

Equipment Used

  • Standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers

Supervisory Responsibility

  • N/A

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

  • Office setting

 

 

 

WestStar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected trait, including gender, race, ethnicity, disability, or veteran status.

 




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