Senior BSA Specialist - Investigations

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated solutions of a large bank while staying true to the relationship-focused, personalized service of our community banking roots. We serve clients in all 50 states with more than 200 branch banking locations in Illinois, southwestern Florida, northwestern Indiana, west Michigan and southern Wisconsin and commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Mich., and in key branch banking locations throughout Illinois.

About the role

The Senior BSA Specialist – Investigations Unit is a leader within the Investigations team and is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the SAM process. This role is seen as a leader by their peers, has a working knowledge of BSA/AML/OFAC regulations and an overall understanding of banking products and services, preferably holds industry certifications, and is able to fill-in for individuals when needed. They develop and maintain procedures, provide training, make recommendations managing to identified KPI’s, and is relied on for special projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialized case investigations individually and maintain identified KPI’s.
• Investigations and Suspicious Activity quality control reviews and approvals, when necessary.
• Assist the BSA Investigations Manager in the daily responsibilities of managing the Investigations unit, deliver on KPI expectations, meet Compliance and Corporate goals, and meet regulatory expectations.
• Manage and coordinate training for new hires and provide coaching for the BSA Investigators.
• Exam and Audit assistance.

Requirements

• 3-5 years banking experience and 3-5 years BSA experience.
• Working knowledge of BSA, AML, and OFAC laws, regulations and guidance.
• Strong communication, problem solving and time management skills.
• CAMS certified or in the process of obtaining CAMS certification or other BSA/Fraud related certification.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment
• Short-term and long term Disability Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Transportation and Commuting Benefits
• Banking Benefits
• Pet Insurance

Pay

The estimated salary range for this role is $71,000-$92,000 along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.