AML Auditor

Suncoast Credit Union; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading credit union committed to compliance and community support. This full-time position for an AML Auditor entails conducting audits and providing expertise on SAR filings, with ample opportunities for professional growth. The role offers competitive compensation, a remote work option, and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Bonus Program up to 12%

401K Matching up to 8%

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

3 weeks Paid Time Off

Paid Volunteer Hours

Degree Assistance up to $5,000 per year

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in BSA/AML with a financial institution.
• Experience in auditing preferred.
• Must obtain BSACS certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Provide training and guidance to less experienced team members.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Finance

Job description

Overview

Compensation: $57000.00 - $74000.00 based on experience and credentials

Location Type: Remote

Position Type: Full Time

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Performs quality assurance and audit activities to ensure accuracy and consistency of all AML work. Maintaining and assuring compliance encompasses numerous aspects, including but not limited to customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, reporting suspicious activities, and maintaining records, among various other tasks.

Responsibilities

• Serves as subject matter expert for SAR filings and investigations
• Ensure the audit process is completed, documented and audit records are maintained
• Audits Suspicious Activity Reports and provides feedback to ensure accuracy and quality of the reports as well as adherence to regulatory time constraints
• Audits SAR not Filed and provides feedback to ensure accuracy and quality of the reports
• Audits Risk List alerts to ensure accuracy and quality
• Audits alerts that didn’t require escalations to ensure accuracy and quality
• Audit 314b requests to ensure accuracy and quality
• Document audit findings and performance trends for adherence to audit standards
• Works collaboratively with the BSA/AML leadership team and recommends improvements in controls, practices, and procedures in order to increase efficiency
• Identifies and recommends process, policy, and procedure changes and/or enhancements to help prevent and mitigate AML/Terrorist Financing
• Compiles data and prepares reports on results of QC testing and other reports
• Assists in coordinating preparations for audits and examinations
• Assists with operational tasks as needed by management
• Assists in the writing and updating of procedures for reports and/or audits as needed
• Must be able to perform all duties/responsibilities of AML and Senior AML Analysts
• Provides training, coaching and direction to new and less experienced team members and lead by example
• Maintains required performance standards for quality, communication, and promptness
• Participate in team meetings and projects by providing ideas for department improvements and efficiency opportunities
• Completes Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist (BSACS) certification within one year of job start date and re-certify every 3 years
• Assists with additional tasks or projects assigned as needed by management
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Uphold Suncoast Credit Union’s culture, vision, and core values
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of current trends, laws, and issues affecting the area of expertise
• Attend educational events to increase professional knowledge
• Complete annual compliance and info security training to understand employees' role in maintaining effective compliance and security programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Finance or a related field. (A comparable combination of work experience and training may be substituted for education requirements.)
• 5 or more years previous work experience in BSA/AML with a financial institution
• Previous auditing experience preferred
• Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist (BSACS) certification preferred or must obtain within one year of job start date
• Basic understanding of legal and court processes
• Able to influence others regarding policies, practices, and procedures

• Works independently with general supervision
• Ability to prioritize tasks by effectively managing competing and changing priorities to meet deadlines
• Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized with task management
• Ability to analyze and resolve difficult and often complex problems or situations
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with members, staff, vendors, and government regulators
• Strong knowledge and understanding of credit union products, services, policies, and procedures
• Strong knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance
• Strong knowledge and understanding of credit union computer systems and software applications required to perform job duties

Benefits

• Financial Well-Being: Bonus Program up to 12%, 401K Matching up to 8%, Retirement Planning, Pay Increases based on Competency, Employee Loan Discounts, Flex Spending Accounts
• Wellness: Medical Coverage, Dental and Vision Coverage, Access to 4,000+ Gyms, Mental Health Resources, PTO Wellness Days, Short Term and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Work-Life Balance: 11 Paid Holidays, 3 weeks of Paid Time Off, 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Birthday PTO
• Community Involvement: Paid Volunteer Hours
• Growth: Degree Assistance up to $5,000 per year

For more information, including additional benefits, please visit our benefits website at https://careers.suncoastcreditunion.com/benefits

Company Overview

Suncoast Credit Union is consistently chosen as a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace because its employees genuinely #LOVEWORK! Employees flourish in an inclusive culture celebrating growth and prioritizing the community.
For more information, please visit our careers site at https://careers.suncoastcreditunion.com/

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Finance or a related field. (A comparable combination of work experience and training may be substituted for education requirements.)
• 5 or more years previous work experience in BSA/AML with a financial institution
• Previous auditing experience preferred
• Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist (BSACS) certification preferred or must obtain within one year of job start date
• Basic understanding of legal and court processes
• Able to influence others regarding policies, practices, and procedures

• Works independently with general supervision
• Ability to prioritize tasks by effectively managing competing and changing priorities to meet deadlines
• Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized with task management
• Ability to analyze and resolve difficult and often complex problems or situations
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with members, staff, vendors, and government regulators
• Strong knowledge and understanding of credit union products, services, policies, and procedures
• Strong knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance
• Strong knowledge and understanding of credit union computer systems and software applications required to perform job duties

Benefits

• Financial Well-Being: Bonus Program up to 12%, 401K Matching up to 8%, Retirement Planning, Pay Increases based on Competency, Employee Loan Discounts, Flex Spending Accounts
• Wellness: Medical Coverage, Dental and Vision Coverage, Access to 4,000+ Gyms, Mental Health Resources, PTO Wellness Days, Short Term and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Work-Life Balance: 11 Paid Holidays, 3 weeks of Paid Time Off, 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Birthday PTO
• Community Involvement: Paid Volunteer Hours
• Growth: Degree Assistance up to $5,000 per year

For more information, including additional benefits, please visit our benefits website at https://careers.suncoastcreditunion.com/benefits

Company Overview

Suncoast Credit Union is consistently chosen as a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace because its employees genuinely #LOVEWORK! Employees flourish in an inclusive culture celebrating growth and prioritizing the community.
For more information, please visit our careers site at https://careers.suncoastcreditunion.com/

• Serves as subject matter expert for SAR filings and investigations
• Ensure the audit process is completed, documented and audit records are maintained
• Audits Suspicious Activity Reports and provides feedback to ensure accuracy and quality of the reports as well as adherence to regulatory time constraints
• Audits SAR not Filed and provides feedback to ensure accuracy and quality of the reports
• Audits Risk List alerts to ensure accuracy and quality
• Audits alerts that didn’t require escalations to ensure accuracy and quality
• Audit 314b requests to ensure accuracy and quality
• Document audit findings and performance trends for adherence to audit standards
• Works collaboratively with the BSA/AML leadership team and recommends improvements in controls, practices, and procedures in order to increase efficiency
• Identifies and recommends process, policy, and procedure changes and/or enhancements to help prevent and mitigate AML/Terrorist Financing
• Compiles data and prepares reports on results of QC testing and other reports
• Assists in coordinating preparations for audits and examinations
• Assists with operational tasks as needed by management
• Assists in the writing and updating of procedures for reports and/or audits as needed
• Must be able to perform all duties/responsibilities of AML and Senior AML Analysts
• Provides training, coaching and direction to new and less experienced team members and lead by example
• Maintains required performance standards for quality, communication, and promptness
• Participate in team meetings and projects by providing ideas for department improvements and efficiency opportunities
• Completes Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist (BSACS) certification within one year of job start date and re-certify every 3 years
• Assists with additional tasks or projects assigned as needed by management
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Uphold Suncoast Credit Union’s culture, vision, and core values
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of current trends, laws, and issues affecting the area of expertise
• Attend educational events to increase professional knowledge
• Complete annual compliance and info security training to understand employees' role in maintaining effective compliance and security programs