AML/BSA Specialist, Robert Half

Robert Half

Location:
United States, Omaha

Category:
Banking

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Job Description:

Are you detail-oriented with a knack for compliance and investigative work? We’re looking for an AML/BSA Specialist to join our team and ensure adherence to crucial financial regulations such as the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), USA Patriot Act, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards. As a BSA Specialist, you will play a key role in detecting, analyzing, and responding to potentially suspicious activity, ensuring the bank's compliance and risk management objectives are met.

Job Responsibility:

Analyze and Investigate: Research and identify potentially suspicious Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CTF) activity flagged by monitoring systems
Decision Alerts: Review system-generated alerts, determine if they can be closed or require escalation, and document findings accurately
Conduct Research: Use available tools (e.g., public internet sources and third-party systems) to support investigations into suspicious transactions
Collaborate: Work with compliance and business personnel to assess facts surrounding unusual transactions, escalating investigations if necessary
Regulatory Reporting: Prepare and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) per regulatory guidelines while ensuring accuracy and timely submissions
Monitor and Document: Maintain thorough documentation of investigations, monitoring reports, and related compliance activities to align with regulatory standards
Customer Reviews: Compare customer activity against anticipated activity to assess potentially suspicious patterns
Remain Current: Stay up-to-date on BSA/AML regulations, FinCEN guidance, and the latest money laundering/terrorism financing schemes, investigative methods, and risk mitigation typologies

Requirements:

Knowledgeable in Compliance: Familiarity with BSA, USA Patriot Act, OFAC, and related regulations
Investigative Expertise: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills
Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with banking software (e.g., FIS, Jack Henry, Verafin)
Detail-Oriented: Reliable handling of compliance requirements, reports, and documentation
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities
Team Player: Collaborates well with others while also excelling at independent tasks
Time Management: Proven ability to prioritize and meet regulatory deadlines

What we offer:

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
June 12, 2025

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