BSA Officer - NJ - $120K+
Position Summary:
Ensure compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, and Anti-Money Laundering Act.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act.
Oversee daily department tasks for accuracy and completion.
Report and escalate unusual or suspicious activity to the BSA Officer.
Ensure required watchlists are uploaded to AML software.
Assist in updating and creating BSA policies.
Manage alert queues for the BSA Department.
Organize BSA Committee meetings and maintain agendas and minutes.
Review high-risk customers.
Compile monthly BSA reports for the Board of Directors.
Serve as a contact for acquisition projects, audits, and examinations.
Enforce compliance standards and establish protocols.
Conduct compliance monitoring and testing.
Analyze BSA-related exceptions and make decisions on suspicious activity.
Adhere to compliance, security, and internal guidelines.
Participate in ongoing professional development and training.
Demonstrate commitment to the Company's core values.
Maintain relationships within the bank and community.
Manage and approve personnel timesheets and PTO.
Perform other duties as assigned by management or the BSA Officer.
Qualifications:
CAMS Certified.
Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent education and training.
Three years of banking or related experience, preferably in branch, audit, or compliance.
Ability to learn and perform complex processes related to BSA/AML/USA Patriot Act regulations.
Strong investigative, interpersonal, communication, customer service, and analytical skills.
Proficiency in bank-related software applications.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred).
Experience:
Banking: 3 years (Preferred).
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (Preferred).
Call or email me today to learn more.
Steve Andrasek - 908.362.1601 - steve@hardwick-group.com