BSA Analyst

Bank in Midtown, Manhattan is seeking a BSA Analyst for a long-term, temp-to-perm assignment.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct high risk customer EDD reviews and assess potential suspicious activity
• Review and clear alerts generated by OFAC watchlist screening and 314(a) information requests in the BSA/AML transaction monitoring system.
• Ensure that all transactions/customers deemed suspicious are referred to the BSA Officer in a timely manner.
• Review and clear suspicious activity alerts generated by the Bank’s BSA/AML transaction monitoring system.
• Escalate alerts to cases for further review in a timely manner, as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-5 years of previous experience of AML/BSA/ within banking
• Knowledge of Federal regulations (especially BSA/AML/OFAC)
• Proficient knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; a proactive and fast learner with an eye for details as well as excellent time management and prioritization skills