TITLE: BSA Program Specialist
STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Supervisor - BSA Program & Quality Control
DEPARTMENT: Corporate Compliance
JOB CODE: 11313
PAY RANGE: $35.61 - $38.00 Hourly
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The BSA Program Specialist will support the BSA Program Analyst with various programmatic elements and enhancements of the BSA/AML and OFAC compliance. This is a crucial role to the success of the BSA Compliance Program, providing support in procedural updates, risk assessments, transaction monitoring software troubleshooting, data analytics, and data reporting. Works directly with the BSA Program Analyst and collaborates with BSA leadership to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
TASKS, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for procedure standardization, updates, and creation.
• Facilitation and tracking of periodic procedure reviews; audit and risk assessment findings.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of state and federal and regulations related to credit union compliance, with advanced expertise in bank secrecy and anti-money laundering laws.
• Perform and report data analysis of transaction monitoring outputs and inputs, for example enhanced SAR and/or CTR trends.
• Perform data validation for the transaction monitoring system, for all data sources.
• Make recommendations to supervision and management based on research and analysis results.
• Create various reports on outputs of the BSA/AML and OFAC Compliance Program.
• Assist the BSA Program Analyst with completion of the annual BSA/AML and OFAC Risk Assessments.
• Assist as subject matter expert for the transaction monitoring software. This includes suggestions for and implementation of enhancements, optimization, and efficiencies.
• Assist in the administration of the Bank Secrecy Act Program and OFAC and Sanctions Program.
• Demonstrates sound judgement and a well-developed sense for risk identification, assessment and decision making with a high level of integrity.
• Periodic procedure and process reconciliation, validation, and reporting.
• Process billing invoices for BSA/AML and OFAC-related software and/or services.
• Assist with enterprise and department projects with BSA Compliance impact.

PHYSICAL SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXERTION UTILIZED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THESE TASK:
1. Prolonged sitting throughout the workday with occasional mobility required.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTACTS & RELATIONSHIPS:
1. INTERNAL: Internal Golden 1 business departments and leadership
2. EXTERNAL: Vendor relationships
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience, preferred.
2. EXPERIENCE: 2 years of prior program management support and/or experience in a BSA/AML environment and processing platforms, preferred.

• Experience in process development/improvement methodologies, preferred.

3. KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS: Prior experience in BSA/AML and OFAC regulations and financial crime compliance.

• Ability to prioritize workflows and ensure deadlines are accomplished.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills required to proof-read, review, summarize, and report on work quality as it relates to daily processes and ensure compliance with all government rules, regulations, and guidance.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Must possess sufficient manual dexterity to skillfully operate an on-line computer terminal and other standard office equipment, such as financial calculators, personal computer, facsimile machine, and telephone.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. This is a hybrid position (60% in office and 40% remote) with the primary work location being Golden 1 headquarters in Sacramento, CA.
2. Corrected vision within the normal range.
3. Hearing within normal range. A device to enhance hearing will be provided if needed.
4. Occasional movements throughout the department daily to interact with staff, accomplish tasks, etc.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
Preferred – At least one of the following certifications; otherwise, must be obtained within the first year of hire:

• Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist (BSACS)
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
• Credit Union Compliance Expert (CUCE)
• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)

REV. 4/12/2024