AML/CFT Operations Specialist — Compliance & SARs Lead

Firstier Bank; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending

Health savings

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

FirsTier Bank in Broomfield, CO seeks an AML-CFT Operations Specialist to join our corporate team. The role works with the AML/CFT Fraud Director and Corporate Operations to identify suspicious activity through automated and manual processes and to review SARs after investigation.

The position requires 5+ years banking experience, 3-5 years BSA compliance, and proficiency with AML systems (Verafin preferred) and MS Office. Full-time in-office role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years general banking experience.
• 3-5 years of BSA compliance experience, including transaction analysis for suspicious activity.
• Experience with AML monitoring systems, Verafin preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Review CIP documentation for new customers and identify exceptions.
• Investigate alerts from AML monitoring system and determine if activity is suspicious; document research and escalate for SAR if needed.
• Review High Risk Customers and complete EDD reviews, including due diligence searches and transaction reviews.
• Conduct investigations and prepare SARs with the SAR form and narrative.
• Review SARs prior to filing for accuracy and concise narrative.
• Analyze reports and data (wire logs, currency, other) for suspicious activity and conduct investigations.
• Perform CTR, CIP, and OFAC verifications to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist AML/CFT Fraud Director in preparing for audits, risk assessments, and program enhancements.
• Respond to findings from initiatives and implement new procedures.
• Complete required AML/CFT training as designated.
• Investigate OFAC sanctions alerts, 314(a) requests, and other searches as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Math skills

Integrity

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Verafin

MS Office

Job description

FirsTier Bank in Broomfield, CO seeks an AML-CFT Operations Specialist to join our corporate team. The role works with the AML/CFT Fraud Director and Corporate Operations to identify suspicious activity through automated and manual processes and to review SARs after investigation.

The position requires 5+ years banking experience, 3-5 years BSA compliance, and proficiency with AML systems (Verafin preferred) and MS Office. Full-time in-office role with competitive benefits.