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SENIOR BSA/AML COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST (Contract)
Twin Cities (Southwest Metro) - Hybrid
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
A well-established, fast-growing entrepreneurial bank in the Twin Cities is adding an experienced, hands-on BSA/AML professional to its compliance team on a contract basis. This role can start quickly - a strong fit if you are available now or between engagements. You will do the core day-to-day BSA/AML and OFAC work that keeps the program running and exam-ready, including support of the bank's cannabis banking program. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves contract seat for someone who wants to own real work.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Conduct day-to-day BSA/AML and OFAC monitoring, alert review, and case investigation across business lines, products, services, and delivery channels.
- Prepare and file SARs and CTRs accurately and on time, with clear, well-documented narratives.
- Perform customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD), including for higher-risk and cannabis / marijuana-related business (MRB) accounts.
- Support BSA monitoring on the bank's cannabis banking program and partner with the Payment Risk and Cannabis teams on workflows and information sharing.
- Help maintain and improve risk assessments, internal controls, and procedures; recommend changes where you spot gaps.
- Support BSA examinations and independent audits - gather documentation, respond to requests, and help resolve findings.
- Assist with 314(b) information requests and responses to law enforcement inquiries.
- Use the bank's automated BSA monitoring system day to day and help tune it for efficiency and accuracy.
- Contribute to BSA/AML training content and help promote a strong culture of compliance across the bank.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- 3-10 years of hands-on BSA/AML/OFAC experience at a bank, credit union, or financial institution.
- Strong working knowledge of SAR/CTR filing, CDD/EDD, and OFAC screening.
- Solid understanding of BSA/AML and OFAC regulations and the ability to apply them to real cases.
- Excellent written communication (SAR narratives matter) and strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet filing deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
NICE TO HAVE:
- Cannabis / MRB / CRB BSA experience (a strong differentiator).
- CAMS or CFE certification, or progress toward it.
- Fiserv core experience and hands-on use of an automated BSA monitoring system (e.g., Verafin, Actimize, Abrigo/BAM , Yellow Hammer).
- Some lead, mentor, or workflow-coordination experience (a plus, not required).
COMPENSATION:
- Contract role, hybrid schedule, southwest metro.
- Hourly rate depending on experience.
Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
Salary : $35 - $50