BSA Operations Specialist

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting FHCU's daily compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, Anti-Money Laundering Program, OFAC, and Member Identification Program using industry standard and regulatory guidance.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains detailed reports to track, investigate, and follow up on high-risk accounts, cash transaction monitoring, and research possible suspicious activity through AML software tool.
• Alerts Risk and Compliance Manager if any red flags emerge from daily tasks.
• Assesses potential matches from OFAC and other watch lists, clearing false positives or coordinating reporting for true matches with Risk and Compliance Manager.
• Processes incoming levies.
• Assists with regulatory examinations and audits, including gathering requested information.
• Serves as backup to the Administrator of Policy Tech for all policies & procedures of credit union.
• Supports the credit union's goals by contributing to the success of the credit union's business objectives.
• Adheres to the FHCU Service Standards as established.
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by manager.

Qualification Requirements

• Technology: Requires use of the Microsoft Authenticator app on personal cell phone for secure authentication.
• Educational Requirement: Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 3 or more years of experience in BSA/AML.
• Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of BSA/AML/OFAC/CFT and compliance regulations and industry best practices.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Excel, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to learn credit union software programs and online systems used, ability to multitask and manage multiple projects with conflicting deadlines, professional demeanor, maintain confidentiality with sensitive information at all times.

Salary

The base pay for this position is $25/hr. A $.50 premium may be added if the applicant is able to demonstrate a proficiency in both English & Spanish (oral & written).

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term (STD) & Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Company Paid Employee Basic Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance for Spouse & Child(ren)
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/ Health Savings Account (HAS): Pre-taxed funds available to pay for some health-related expenses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount on Loans, Travel, Tickets, and More!
• 401k Match of up to 5% + A Free Annual Retirement Planning Session
• Up to 8 paid hours for community volunteerism
• Full time employees accrue 40 hours of sick, 10 days of PTO, & 1 personal holiday annually. PTO increases to 15 days after the 1st completed year!