BSA Compliance Specialist I

About the role

First Security Bank is seeking a professional, energetic, and team-oriented individual to join our team as a BSA Compliance Specialist 1! If you are passionate about serving our Arkansas communities and want to be part of a dynamic, service-driven team, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Collect Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) Reports.
• Review Money Service Businesses (MSB) required license for files.
• Collect and review reports of new accounts.
• Log collection of Beneficial Ownership forms and identification documents.
• Input completed new business due diligence questionnaires in Anti Money Laundering (AML)/BSA software and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Review information contained on submitted forms and reports for accuracy and work with bank retail and lending staff to correct errors and resolve issues.
• Review activity of commercial and high-risk customers for suspicious activity.
• Possess a high degree of professionalism and proactive approach to all assignments, proven ability to work with integrity and ethically, and uphold organizational values.
• Protect all customer information and bank operations through strict confidentiality.
• Operate computer software and equipment, telephone, scanner and copier.
• Expected to become proficient with internal bank software and AML/BSA software.
• Maintain reliable transportation, punctual attendance, and the ability to work on-site with extended hours when necessary.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• A High School Diploma or GED.
• One to two years of post-secondary education preferred.
• One to two years of relevant experience required.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, typing, 10-key and utilization of the internet is required.
• Commitment to demonstrating First Security's Core 5 values with customers and coworkers.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Physical Demands

• Possess sufficient mobility to work in a standard office setting.
• Perform repetitive hand, arm, wrist, and finger movements while handling currency, documents, and/or office equipment.
• Substantial time may be spent on the telephone, operating computers, reaching, sitting, and/or standing while occasionally stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• The employee must have the ability to speak and hear well enough to carry on customer interactions, conversations, and presentations both in person and over telecommunications.
• Have near/far visual acuity to identify customers, currency, and reading materials in printed or electronic formats.
• The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• The work environment described here is representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job successfully.

Mental Demands

• The duties of this position require the ability to maintain attention to detail and complete work projects accurately in a short amount of time, despite interruptions.
• The employee must be able to interact with customers/coworkers in a calm and patient manner and maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all situations.
• The employee must be able to use basic mathematical skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing numbers.
• The position also requires the ability to read and interpret documents and draft routine written communications.