[Remote] AML Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Suncoast Credit Union is a financial institution seeking an AML Analyst to investigate suspicious activity and protect the credit union from legal, regulatory, and reputational risks. The role focuses on analyzing account and transaction information, preparing regulatory and law enforcement documentation, conducting interviews, and supporting BSA/AML compliance operations.

Responsibilities

• Investigate moderate to complex cases of suspicious activity on member accounts to protect the credit union from external criminal activity with primary focus on Money Laundering, Patriot Act, and Bank Secrecy Act issues
• Prepare referrals for accounts that require escalation due to AML risk
• Review, analyze, and evaluate high risk member/business information, transactional information, and third-party vendor provided information to assess AML risk
• Validate risk scoring criteria for member and business account profiles
• Conduct reviews of data analysis from automated monitoring system, referrals, reports, and workflows to detect AML/Terrorist Financing activity
• Conduct member interviews
• Obtain and review evidence, exhibits, photographs, and other information through internal documentation, internet resources, law enforcement agencies, and public records
• Assist in the coordination and preparation of documents for law enforcement
• Complete written analysis and investigative reports to recommend disposition of cases including the collection, preparation, and preservation of evidence
• Prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in compliance with established regulatory guidelines and timeframes
• Respond to emails received to BSA/AML email from various entities within the credit union
• Assist other credit union staff with questions and information requests related to cases of terrorist financing and money laundering
• Complete operational tasks/duties including but not limited to sending letters to members, reviewing, and evaluating transactions to identify AML/Terrorist financing trends, placing restrictions on accounts as necessary, researching and analyzing accounts on behalf of internal staff, and restriction removal requests
• Assist with additional operational tasks as needed by management
• Maintain required performance standards for quality, communication, promptness, and identifying AML/Terrorist financing trends
• Maintain a current understanding of the USA Patriot Act, Bank Secrecy Act, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and related laws and regulations
• Uphold Suncoast Credit Union’s culture, vision, and core values
• Participate in team meetings and projects by providing ideas for department improvements and efficiency opportunities
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of current trends, laws, and issues affecting the area of expertise
• Attend educational events to increase professional knowledge
• Complete annual compliance and info security training to understand employees' role in maintaining effective compliance and security programs

Skills

• * Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or a related field *(A comparable combination of work experience and training may be substituted for education requirements.)*
• * 2+ years of experience with a financial institution
• * Proficient understanding of legal and court processes
• * Ability to explain facts, policies, and practices
• * Ability to prioritize tasks, deal effectively with competing and changing priorities to meet deadlines
• * Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized with task management
• * Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to interact with members, staff, vendors, and government regulators
• * Ability to analyze and resolve difficult and often complex problems or situations
• * Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with members, staff, vendors, and government regulators
• * Strong knowledge and understanding of credit union products, services, policies, and procedures
• * Strong knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance
• * Strong knowledge and understanding of credit union computer systems and software applications required to perform job duties
• * Certified Bank Secrecy Act Professional ™ (CBSAP) is preferred or must be obtained within one year of the start date
• * 2+ years of experience with a financial institution; preferably in the areas of BSA, AML, or fraud investigation

Benefits

• Bonus Program up to 12%
• 401K Matching up to 8%
• Retirement Planning
• Pay Increases based on Competency
• Employee Loan Discounts
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Medical Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Access to 4,000+ Gyms
• Mental Health Resources
• PTO Wellness Days
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Coverage
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Birthday PTO
• Paid Volunteer Hours
• Degree Assistance up to $5,000 per year
• Remote work

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