Financial Crimes Analyst I

Role Description

The Financial Crimes Analyst I will be responsible for conducting investigations into suspicious activity of our core banking clients and Fintech partnerships. In This Role You Will:

• Research and review possible suspicious activity reported by bank staff.
• Process, solve and answer some client transactions, problems, and inquiries.
• Be responsible for working daily, weekly, and monthly alerts generated by Lead Banks BSA software.
• Complete Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to ensure they are properly documented with related narrative and thorough case documentation, including but not limited to, customer statements, due diligence documents, transaction images.
• Assist in the filing of Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) as needed.
• Assist in training of BSA Specialist as requested.
• Maintain proficient knowledge of applicable compliance statutes, regulations and interpretations, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act and OFAC.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Have at least 1-2 years of banking BSA experience with another financial institution or with another fintech.
• Are a self starter who is able to be a part of a deadline driven department.
• Bring an analytical mindset with the ability to process, solve, and answer most complex client transactions, problems, and inquiries due to fraudulent activity.
• Bring strong communication skills to work with all Lead Bank departments.
• Are curious, have humility, are open to learning and approach your work with a growth mindset.
• Thrive working in a fluid environment with high autonomy.
• Love to collaborate to get to the best, most efficient outcome.
• Embody the growth mindset and bring a self-driven and self-starter mentality to your work.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience, geographic location, and role.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k Matching, and other wellness benefits, including FSA, HSA and HRAPaid parental leave.
• Flexible vacation policy, including PTO and paid holidays.
• A fun and challenging team environment in a dynamic industry with ample opportunities for career growth.
• Lead Bank is proud to have an inclusive culture committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on geographical market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. These ranges may be modified in the future.