What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior BSA Specialist position at German American?
Overview:
The Senior BSA/AML Specialist
plays a critical role in protecting the financial institution from money
laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. The position serves as a key line of defense,
ensuring compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)
At German American, we know it is
our employees' vast knowledge base and expertise that enables us to work
efficiently while providing customer service excellence to support performance.
As a Senior Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Specialist, you support the company mission
of strong performance as you meticulously review transactions, serving as a
second-line of defense against money laundering and other illegal financial
crimes. Your work reviewing
transactions, providing support to front line staff, as well as acting as a
resource for other BSA related topics, is essential in the company's program to
comply with the Bank Secrecy Act.
What You'll Do:
A Day in the Life - Your focus will be on deterring and detecting
those who seek to misuse the U.S. financial system. Daily you will review currency transaction
reports (CTRs), customer risk rating reports and forms, and transaction and
risk alerts provided by team members or Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML)
software, as well as perform Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) reviews of
transactions. You will also be completing high risk customer reviews along with
reviews of customer activity for CTR exemptions. Your knack for detail will
come in handy as you review reports for unusual activity on a regular basis. You
will create cases for any unusual activity that you uncover to aid in meeting
BSA regulatory reporting requirements. Additionally, you will be involved in
314B information sharing with other financial institutions. You will create and
submit Suspicious Activity Reports. You will participate in system reviews
designed to validate functionality of software programs used by the BSA team.
You're a Lifelong Learner - Regulations change and to be in the
know you will stay engaged with industry news and resources, as well as
participate in periodic training regarding all BSA/AML related
regulations. At times, travel may be
required for training.
What it Takes:
- Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, research, and Microsoft Office skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a regulatory reporting deadline driven environment
- Detail oriented
- Willingness and ability to learn our core processing software, BSA related software products and regulatory requirements, and bank policy
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and team oriented
- Willing to mentor team members
What we can offer you:
- Flexible working location: Evansville, IN or Jasper, IN or Owensboro, KY or Whitehall, OH
- Medical,
dental, vision, STD, LTD, Life insurance, etc.
17 days paid time off, 11 paid holidays, paid parental bonding leave, and bereavement leave - Education Assistance Program
- Wellness benefits
- Life event coverage
- Service awards
- Financial benefits including 401(k) match, stock purchase plan and more
- Great deals on both national and local discounts on everything from computers and vacations to phones and retail shopping.
- Logo wear discounts
- Free checking account, checks and discounted bank services
This position will be located at:
Owensboro Downtown
About Us:
German American Bancorp and its family of financial services companies employ talented, compassionate people throughout the organization, truly making German American special. Delivering genuine, customized, personal service with a focus on truly serving customers and communities well, our employees bring the Shield of Excellence commitment to life with each and every interaction.
German American Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other category protected by law.