Assistant bsa officer

Job Summary

The Assistant BSA Officer supports the board-appointed BSA/AML Officer in overseeing all aspects of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) compliance program. This role ensures adherence to regulatory requirements through robust risk assessments, ongoing transaction monitoring, reporting, and team supervision. The ideal candidate will bring extensive compliance experience, strong leadership skills, and deep subject matter expertise in financial crimes compliance.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist in the development and maintenance of the institution's BSA/AML/CTF and OFAC compliance programs
Oversee department functions including transaction monitoring, investigations, reporting, and data validation
Supervise assigned staff and ensure department coverage and operational excellence
Provide compliance guidance to internal stakeholders and support control development and change management
Participate in regulatory and internal audits, examinations, and serve as a representative in meetings with regulators and auditors
Support the preparation of quarterly compliance reports for senior management and Board committees
Assist in updating the institution’s BSA/AML and sanctions risk assessments
Proactively identify compliance risks and assist in the creation of mitigation strategies
Act as subject matter expert (SME) on all related systems, controls, and third-party tools
Monitor BSA/AML system performance, including false positives and effectiveness, and recommend enhancements
Mentor team members and serve as an escalation point for complex investigations or issues

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum 10 years of BSA/AML/CTF/OFAC compliance and investigations experience required
Strong understanding of money laundering schemes, financial crime typologies, and regulatory frameworks
Prior experience with suspicious activity monitoring systems and investigative tools
Professional certifications such as CAMS, CFE, or equivalent required
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional collaboration

Assistant bsa officer

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