BSA/Fraud Analyst

The Embassy Bank Experience

Embassy Bank is a true community bank, exclusively serving the Lehigh Valley and headquartered in Bethlehem, PA. We have built our reputation on local decision-making, personal relationships, and an unwavering commitment to the people and businesses we serve.

We’re honored to be recognized as a winning team, voted “Best Bank & Mortgage Company” in the Lehigh Valley for five consecutive years in Lehigh Valley Style magazine’s Who’s Who in Business survey, as well as The Morning Call Readers’ Choice “Best Bank” for 11 years. Join us and be part of a team that’s not only trusted by our community but consistently celebrated for excellence.

We Make Banking Personal

At Embassy Bank, the BSA/Fraud Analyst position works to detect and report potentially suspicious activity and comply with applicable laws and regulations. In addition to monitoring accounts for suspicious activity, conducting transaction analysis reviews, and filing CTR and SAR reports, the BSA/Fraud analysts will also collaborate with team members, branches, and other departments to protect our clients and the bank from fraud losses.

With a culture centered on empowering employees and supporting long-term growth, you’ll find room to develop within the role and throughout our growing organization. We’re looking for individuals who excel at multitasking and enjoy working in a team environment.

What You’ll Do

• Work on tasks related to Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), USA PATRIOT Act, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Know Your Client (KYC), and all other laws, regulations, and requirements designed to establish processes to detect and prevent money laundering, fraud, elder abuse, identity theft, and terrorism.
• File Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs), conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews, and review system generated OFAC, BSA, and Fraud alerts.
• Conduct thorough investigations and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) when required.
• Perform New Account Reviews to ensure proper documentation is on file and KYC/CIP information has been collected.
• Assist BSA Officer with tasks related to law enforcement requests, audits, and exams.
• Solve basic problems and include senior team members when appropriate.
• Meet deadlines and manage evolving/shifting deadlines.
• Meet clearly defined productivity and quality assurance standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of one year relevant experience at a professional services firm and/or bank is highly preferred.
• Transaction monitoring experience that is focused on BSA, Fraud, and/or OFAC experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with Abrigo BAM or Verafin BSA/Fraud software is a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Strong analytical and decision-making/critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong writing skills; must be able to write clear and concise reports and communicate with management.
• Ability to show initiative and provide proactive updates.
• Exhibits ability to maintain a climate of teamwork, customer service and cooperation when working with others.
• Demonstrates ability as well as flexibility to perform efficiently in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Interest in Pursuing ACAMS/Fraud Specialists Certifications and continuing education

Benefits

Our team enjoys a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive wages, robust health benefits, generous paid time off, a retirement plan option, and the support of a welcoming community bank dedicated exclusively to serving the families and businesses of the Lehigh Valley.

Questions? Feel free to call us at 610-882-8800.

Credit and criminal history checks will be conducted for all applicants offered employment. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results.

Experience:

• Transaction Monitoring : 1 year (Preferred)
• Banking : 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person