BSA Specialist
Lake Forest, CA - USA
Job Summary
Consumers Credit Union (CCU) is looking for a BSA Specialist experienced in managing investigations navigating changing priorities and contribute to a collaborative team. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of BSA/AML regulations experience handling SARs and CTRs and the ability to work independently while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Schedule:
After the initial weeks of onsite training this will be a hybrid role. Tuesday and Wednesday onsite at our HQ in Lake Forest IL. Candidate must be willing to adjust work from home days for audits and other department needs. Local Northern IL/Southeast WI candidates only!
What youll do in this role:
As a BSA Specialist youll be responsible for implementing and administrating daily operations of the Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Program.
Using internal systems online resources and critical thinking youll connect the dots investigate potential risks and make informed decisions. The workload can change as priorities shift so flexibility adaptability and a proactive attitude are key. This role offers the opportunity to make an impact behind the scenes while you are solving puzzles conducting research maintaining confidentiality and working independently.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Investigating unusual or suspicious activity identified by the monitoring software or referred by other departments of the Credit Union identifying suspicious activity (Red Flags) in the review process deciding on further action and determining whether the filing of a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) is warranted.
- Monitoring high risk accounts quarterly and completing SARs.
- Investigating Currency Transaction Report (CTR) cases produced by BSA software and deciding on further action and filing CTRs appropriately.
- Reviewing potential matches identified by the OFAC check and FinCEN 314a file upload and taking necessary action for any matches and/or resolving false positives.
What were looking for:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent is required. Associates Degree in Business Criminal Justice or related is highly preferred.
- 2 years experience in BSA required.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to spot unusual patterns and activity.
- Excellent writing skills with experience documenting findings and preparing clear reports.
- A natural curiosity and passion for investigating researching and analyzing information.
- Sound judgment and confidence making informed decisions.
- Experience dealing with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
- Proficient with technology including Microsoft Office email databases online research tools and core banking systems. Previous experience with AML software such as Patriot Officer or Verafin.
- Americas Credit Union (formerly CUNA) BSA certified or willingness to achieve certification within one year of start date (paid for by CCU).
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $20.16 - $30.24per hour. This role is eligible for an annual bonus opportunity. A specific salary offer considers factors including but not limited to skill sets experience and training licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
Consumers Credit Union provides eligible employees an opportunity to participate in our medical (High Deductible HMO and PPO) dental vision spending accounts short-term disability long-term disability life insurance and other plans effective date of hire. You will be eligible to participate in the 401(k) savings plan at any time. You will be automatically enrolled in the pension plan following six months of employment and 1000 hours of service and reaching age 20.
For more information about benefit offerings please visit our careers page: CCU
Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Lake Forest IL Consumers Credit Union has $4.6 billion in assets and serves more than 285000 members making it one of the largest credit unions in the state. CCU believes that nobody needs banks on every corner but everyone needs people who are in their corner. Weve been recognized as a Great Place to Work and were committed to growing both our business and our people. To learn more visit
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CCU complies with the requirements and spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity in employment. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race ancestry color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status pregnancy age national origin citizenship disability genetic information military status (including unfavorable discharge from the military) criminal or arrest history (unless job related) crime victim status or any other protected characteristic in the recruitment selection training utilization promotion termination or any other employment actions or term and condition of employment. CCU complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which CCU has facilities.
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Required Experience:
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About Company
Consumers Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative that’s owned by you and your fellow members. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Lake Forest, IL, Consumers Credit Union has $4.3 billion in assets and serves more than 268,000 members, making it one of the largest cred ... View more