What are the responsibilities and job description for the BSA Specialist I position at BOT Career Opportunities?
POSITION SUMMARY
As the BSA Specialist I, you will assist the BSA Officer with the compliance of Bank of Tennessee’s Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) programs. As a representative of the Bank, you are required to present a positive and professional image at all times.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 1-year experience of working in a financial institution preferred
COMPETENCIES
- Possess knowledge of account titling and documentation requirements
- Possess acute attention to detail
- Possess strong written and verbal skills
- Ability to be self-motivated and strong organizational skills
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents
- Ability to think analytically and strategically
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Ability to manage changing workloads with an emphasis on quality and established deadlines
- Ability to be service-oriented and a team player
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct initial reviews and edits of customer identification program (CIP)
- Conduct initial reviews and edits of identification verification (IDV)
- Conduct initial and semi-annual High-Risk Customer reviews
- Conduct initial reviews and edits of currency transaction reports (CTRs)
- Conduct daily and monthly reviews of monetary instrument (MI) purchases
- Adhere to all necessary Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements and perform functions accordingly
- Process Verafin alerts as directed
- Review the Bridger Insight Real-Time Search Report daily
- Review the New Customer report daily
- Complete Bankers Healthcare Group (BHG) approval requests
- Update ACH and RDC (Remote Capture Deposits) information in Verafin as needed
- Conduct quarterly ACH and RDC reviews
- Conduct transaction/account reviews as directed by the BSA Officer
- Conduct wire reviews as directed by the BSA Officer
- Conduct monthly review of outstanding official checks
- Assist the BSA Officer with the department business continuity plan as directed
- Assist the BSA Officer with Private ATM Owners on-site visits
- Maintain compliance with regulations and bank policies and procedures, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements
- Actively support the ongoing development of a culturally diverse workforce
- Complete other duties as assigned as determined by management to be reasonable and beneficial
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position operates in a professional office environment. You will be stationary at a workstation, frequently operating a computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively with managers and employees. Regular use of email and the telephone for communication is essential. Must be able to accurately gather and process verbal and written information and properly prepare or inspect documents. Good manual dexterity is needed for the frequent use of common office equipment, such as computer terminals, calculators, copiers and telephones. Occasional travel may be required.