Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer

Midwest Bank; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) & Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Wellness Benefits

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Job summary

Midwest Bank is seeking a Bank Secrecy Act Officer to lead our BSA/AML program and protect customers and the community. You will serve as the bank's subject-matter expert on financial crime prevention, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.

Strong analytical and communication skills are essential to succeed in this role. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in BSA/AML within banking, and the ability to oversee compliance, risk assessments, and training across the organization.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in banking, compliance, audit, risk management, or BSA/AML.
• Experience managing a BSA/AML program within a financial institution.
• Knowledge of community banking operations.
• Knowledge of investments and related banking services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and administer BSA/AML/CFT, CIP, CDD, EDD, and OFAC programs.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Conduct and document BSA/AML risk assessments and recommend improvements.
• Review suspicious activity alerts and determine SAR filing needs.
• Prepare and review Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs).
• Perform customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence reviews.
• Monitor high-risk customer relationships and account activity.
• Coordinate regulatory examinations, audits, and examiner responses.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management and the Board.
• Develop and deliver employee BSA/AML/OFAC training.
• Serve as a resource for employees on compliance concerns.
• Identify emerging financial crime risks and mitigation strategies.

Skills

BSA knowledge

AML regulations

Regulatory requirements

CDD

CIP

OFAC

MS Office

Communication

Analytical skills

Integrity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Help Protect Our Bank, Customers, and Community

We're seeking an experienced and highly motivated Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer to lead and oversee our BSA/AML compliance program. This critical role serves as the bank's subject matter expert in financial crime prevention, regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering efforts, and fraud risk mitigation.

If you have a strong compliance background, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for protecting financial institutions from risk, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

As our BSA Officer, you will:

• Oversee and administer the Bank's BSA, AML, CFT, CIP, CDD, EDD, and OFAC compliance programs.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and guidance.
• Conduct and document BSA/AML risk assessments and recommend program enhancements.
• Review and investigate suspicious activity alerts and determine SAR filing requirements.
• Prepare and review Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs).
• Perform customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence reviews.
• Monitor high-risk customer relationships and account activity.
• Coordinate regulatory examinations, audits, and responses to examiner requests.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Develop and deliver employee BSA/AML/OFAC training programs.
• Serve as a trusted resource for employees regarding compliance concerns and suspicious activity reporting.
• Identify emerging financial crime risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)
  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations
  • USA PATRIOT Act requirements
  • Customer Identification Program (CIP)
  • Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
  • Beneficial Ownership requirements
  • Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and effectively communicate requirements throughout the organization.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Qualifications:

• Five or more years of banking, compliance, audit, risk management, or BSA/AML experience.
• Experience managing a BSA/AML compliance program within a financial institution.
• Knowledge of community banking operations.
• Knowledge of investments and related banking services.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that plays a vital role in protecting customers and the bank.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Gain exposure to banking operations, compliance, fraud prevention, and customer service.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that make a real impact.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) & Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Midwest Bank is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law. Member FDIC.