Senior BSA Analyst | Onsite - Angeles (Night Shift)

Job Summary:

The Senior BSA Analyst is responsible for reviewing alerts from the AML system, investigating suspicious activities, and ensuring compliance with relevant AML laws and regulations. This role also involves conducting enhanced due diligence for high-risk clients, preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), and ensuring accurate reporting within the system.

Job Description:

• Review and clear AML alerts, escalate cases when suspicious activity is identified.

• Assign AML alerts to the BSA Analyst I and oversee resolution.

• Conduct ongoing periodic monitoring for high-risk accounts.

• Review Client Due Diligence forms for completeness and proper risk assessment.

• Prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) as required.

• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence for potential new high-risk clients.

• Review CTR's (Currency Transaction Reports) prepared by BSA Analyst I for accuracy.

• Perform monthly Rules-Based Risk Rating (RBRR) and maintain AML system evaluations.

• Conduct quarterly RBRR re-evaluations.

• Support the BSA Group with general tasks and documentation related to AML compliance.

• Serve as a resource for troubleshooting BSA-related software and processes.

• Ensure compliance with AML procedures and assist with regulatory audits.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.

• Shows the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professional demeanor.

• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

• Clear and coherent both written and verbal communication skills in English, to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel.

Screening Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

• Minimum of five (5) years of general banking experience with knowledge in bank core processing software.

• Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Must have stable employment history.