AML/CFT Operations Specialist – Risk & Compliance

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. This role works closely with the AML/CFT Fraud Director to identify suspicious activity, review SARs, and ensure regulatory compliance across monitoring and testing procedures.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in banking with 3-5 years in BSA compliance, proficiency in AML systems (Verafin preferred), and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent math skills.
• Trustworthiness and the ability to act with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Review CIP documentation for new customers and identify exceptions.
• Investigate alerts generated by AML monitoring system and determine if activity is suspicious; document research.
• Review High Risk Customers and complete EDD reviews, including due diligence searches.
• Conduct investigations and prepare SARs with narratives.
• Review SARs prior to filing for accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze reports and data (wire logs, currency, etc.) for suspicious activity and investigate.
• Perform CTR, CIP exception, OFAC verifications to ensure compliance.
• Assist in preparing for BSA audits and risk assessments; implement procedures.
• Respond to findings and recommendations from initiatives and implement enhancements.
• Complete required AML/CFT training.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Math skills

Integrity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Verafin

Job description

FirsTier Bank in Broomfield, CO seeks an AML/CFT Operations Specialist to join our corporate team. This role works closely with the AML/CFT Fraud Director to identify suspicious activity, review SARs, and ensure regulatory compliance across monitoring and testing procedures.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in banking with 3-5 years in BSA compliance, proficiency in AML systems (Verafin preferred), and strong Excel skills.