AML & Financial Crimes Risk Analyst (Hybrid)

Origin Bank; Ruston (LA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Origin Bank in Ruston, LA seeks a Financial Crimes Risk Analyst to ensure BSA/AML/OFAC compliance, analyze activity, and prepare SARs. You will work with Verafin and core banking tools to investigate cases, document findings, and coordinate with bank teams while staying current with regulatory guidance.

This role emphasizes accurate analysis, timely reporting, and collaboration across departments to mitigate financial crime risk and support a strong risk management culture at Origin Bank.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree highly preferred; minimum three (3) years of BSA/AML/OFAC experience including recent bank BSA compliance within the last 12 months.
• Five (5) years of banking experience (including BSA/AML/OFAC experience) is required.
• Certifications such as CAMS are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares concise alert and case investigation summaries to support SAR filings.
• Analyzes transactional data to identify indicators for AML risk.
• Investigates customer account behavior for AML-related activity in Verafin.
• Coordinates with banking center and other departments to gather necessary information.
• Documents complex cases and drafts SARs and NO SAR decisions for review.

Skills

AML knowledge

Financial analysis

Verafin

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Verafin

IBS Core

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Origin Bank in Ruston, LA seeks a Financial Crimes Risk Analyst to ensure BSA/AML/OFAC compliance, analyze activity, and prepare SARs. You will work with Verafin and core banking tools to investigate cases, document findings, and coordinate with bank teams while staying current with regulatory guidance.

This role emphasizes accurate analysis, timely reporting, and collaboration across departments to mitigate financial crime risk and support a strong risk management culture at Origin Bank.