Compliance Analyst

Compliance Analyst

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Compliance Analyst to support and monitor transactional compliance and institutional security within a banking environment. This role is responsible for ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations, as well as internal policies, including those established under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements.

Position Overview

The Compliance Analyst is responsible for monitoring and validating transactional activity to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role plays a critical part in safeguarding the institution, its employees, and client assets by ensuring proper account handling, operational integrity, and regulatory adherence, particularly within International Banking Entities (IBE).

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, investigate, and organize compliance-related tasks in accordance with federal regulatory timelines and requirements for account and transaction monitoring.
• Implement and support all aspects of the Bank’s BSA/AML Compliance Program.
• Prepare and submit required reports to the Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions.
• Initiate and conduct investigations related to potential violations of BSA/AML policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Collaborate with the Operations Department to review and respond to inquiries related to deposit account openings and approvals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or banking operations, preferably within a regulated financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of BSA/AML, USA PATRIOT Act, and applicable federal and state banking regulations.
• Experience in transaction monitoring, investigations, and suspicious activity reporting (SARs) is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with International Banking Entities (IBE) regulations is a plus.
• Proficiency in compliance monitoring systems and core banking platforms.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict regulatory deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person