Position: BSA Specialist
Location: Metairie
Details:
Jefferson Financial FCU is seeking a full-time BSA Specialist to join the team at our Metairie location. This position maintains all aspects of the Bank Secrecy Act/AML, OFAC & US Patriot Act programs to ensure compliance with laws and regulations by the Credit Union and travel is required for training attendance, certifications and re-certifications.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Assist Compliance Manager in guiding the credit union’s compliance program as it relates to awareness, training, and review of applicable laws and regulations of the Bank Secrecy Act/AML, OFAC and US Patriot Acts.
- Perform the daily tasks associated with the documentation and filing requirements of BSA, including the use and maintenance of the software product used to track BSA.
- Be a subject-matter expert for the credit union on all BSA topics. Ensure that knowledge on specialty is up-to-date by attending educational seminars and/or reading industry periodicals and/or pending changes in rules and regulations.
- Perform required BSA reviews regarding transaction activity and monitoring of high BSA risk customers and account relationships.
- Assist the credit union’s Compliance Manager with any projects related to the administration of the credit union’s overall compliance program.
- Assess risk potential of current procedures and institute new procedures that minimize loss exposure.
- Obtain relevant certifications including but not limited to BSA Certification and Credit Union Compliance Expert Certification.
- Completes all required compliance/continuing education training.
- Perform all other duties as determined by supervisor to be necessary to the efficient and profitable operation of the credit union.
Education
Required – Two-year college degree or completion of industry-recognized BSA certification.
Skills
- Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills, good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, and the ability to represent the credit union in industry and community activities with a high level of integrity and professionalism;
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to collect and analyze data with strong attention to detail;
- Knowledge of fundamental banking practices, regulations, policies and procedures;
- Ability to interpret and disseminate the impact and requirements of new laws and regulations;
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft PC software and applications; and
- Ability to maintain composure under pressure and to maintain a positive attitude at all times.
