DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Is responsible for the oversight of potentially suspicious activity investigations and related processes including, but not limited to:

• Review system generated reports regarding customer accounts to determine suspicious activity, perform appropriate account research, review, and write suspicious activity reports (SARs) and memos
• Ensure significant issues are identified and escalated in a timely manner
• Submit SARs to BSA Compliance Officer for review
• Create reports for trend analysis and potential suspicious activity escalation
• Identify and monitor customers and accounts that represent an increased risk for money laundering and terrorist financing
• Prompt escalation of critical and reputational risk matters to the BSA Compliance Officer
• Assist with compilation of analyst data for exams, audits, and validations, as necessary
• Stay current on all relevant regulatory changes and/or issues and communicate with analysts
• Seek out resources and growth opportunities to obtain additional knowledge in the field and share knowledge gained with analysts
• Establish and develop effective working relationships with department and all First Federal employees
• Special projects – Assist the BSA Compliance Officer as needed
• Provides the best service to our internal customers with innovative and creative solutions

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• College degree, preferred
• CAMS or other relevant certification a plus
• Relevant experience may be considered in place of a college degree
• Advanced knowledge of MS Products, including Excel to create pivot tables, use macros, filtering, and sorting.
• Advanced knowledge of effective internet search techniques
• Advanced knowledge of MS Products; including Excel to create pivot tables, use macros, filtering, and sorting
• Experience with AML Manager and/or Fiserv programs a plus

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated superior written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated use of analysis and professional judgment, quality control and high standards
• Proven track record of meeting processing targets
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to draw logical conclusions
• Excellent analytical, judgement, and research skills
• Proven track record of meeting processing targets
• Ability to multi-task with the ability to manage personal workload
• Team player

Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

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