Position: BSA Analyst
Department: Audit & Compliance
Location: Wichita, KS (on-site)
Status: Full-Time (Hourly)
Jump start your career at Equity Bank! We are currently hiring energetic, team oriented, and community focused individuals to join our team! With a team of best-in-class customer service experts, you'll help to build and expand on client relationships, deliver the banking products and services that meet the unique and individual needs of clients, and create and uphold an atmosphere of superior experience and service. At Equity Bank we’ll help you invest in your community through volunteer opportunities which align with our company initiatives and core values.
Responsibilities and Expectations
- Conduct daily review of reports generated through the bank’s BSA/AML monitoring software.
- Conduct daily and monthly reviews and trend analysis of Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) monitoring alerts.
- Perform daily review of basic Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) reports and investigate and report to FinCEN any positive 314(a) matches.
- Identify potential high-risk customers through various channels and coordinate the gathering of CIP information and perform customer due diligence.
- Utilize and review the account risk rating process and monitoring platform.
- Conduct periodic reviews for high-risk customers.
- Review monetary instrument logs and prepare Currency Transaction Reports for secondary review.
- Perform periodic reviews of exempt customers.
- Investigate and prepare cases for review by the SAR Committee and prepare Suspicious Activity Reports for secondary review.
- Serve as the liaison between the BSA Department, bank branches, and internal bank departments.
- Assist and provide support to others in the BSA Department during high volume monitoring periods or due to absences.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Required Skills & Education
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; however, relevant experience will be considered.
- Preference given to candidates with industry related certification(s).
- Knowledge of BSA/AML regulations, policies, procedures, and functions.
- Knowledge of core system integrated and automated BSA monitoring platforms.
- General banking front-line or back-office operations experience preferred.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective organizational and recordkeeping skills.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general banking periodicals, policies, and governmental regulations.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Computer proficiency, including Windows and Microsoft Office Suite products.
- Ability to perform essential job functions under general supervision.
- Ability to multi-task and respond quickly to changing priorities.
- Aptitude for detail, accuracy, and organization.
- Good judgment, decision making and problem-solving skills.
The above statements are intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by most people assigned to this job. It is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.
Who we are
Equity Bank, a full-service, $5 billion community bank, is based in Wichita, Kansas, with 70 bank offices throughout Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.
At Equity Bank, you can find exciting opportunities to challenge you, expand your skills, and reward your contributions. Our employees receive competitive compensation and benefits, while working in an atmosphere that encourages personal and professional growth. We’re searching for motivated individuals who are passionate about serving others, learning new technologies, and working as part of a team.
Equity Bank offers a full range of financial solutions, including online and mobile banking, commercial loans, consumer banking, and mortgage loans, treasury management service, the best solutions for your business, and absolutely zero ATM fees, anywhere.
What’s in it for you?
We believe your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation package. We work year-round to ensure that we provide our employees with the most up-to-date, competitive program. We thoroughly evaluate our benefit plans and strive to provide quality benefits that support the physical and financial well-being of our employees and their families.
Benefits Available:
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Group Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Group Cancer Insurance
- 401(K) Retirement Plan w/ Company Match
- Generous Vacation & Sick Time
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Pet Insurance
- Retail Banking Benefits
Find your future at Equity Bank!
Physical Requirements
This position requires standing, walking, bending, and squatting on a regular basis. May require the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or reach with hands and arms. Requires the ability to carry, lift, move or push up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Must be able to talk and listen to others.
Work Environment
This position regularly works in an office setting. The job duties require the employee to be working with computers and electronic media.
Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer and will not make employment decisions based on an applicant’s race or skin color, national origin or ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, gender, physical or mental ability.