BSA Administrator

Ives Bank; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ives Bank is seeking a BSA Administrator in New Milford, CT to protect the bank from financial crime risks by supporting monitoring, investigation, and reporting of suspicious activity. This role collaborates with the BSA Officer and senior staff to review alerts, prepare documentation, and assist in regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities include reviewing CTRs/OFAC reports, documenting findings, and ensuring adherence to BSA/AML/OFAC regulations while maintaining strict confidentiality and

Qualifications

• High attention to detail when reviewing reports and documentation.
• Experience with BSA/AML/OFAC compliance or financial crime investigations.
• Familiarity with AML monitoring tools such as Verafin.
• Ability to research, analyze data, establish facts, and draw sound conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Review alerts and investigate cases generated by AML monitoring systems.
• Identify unusual or suspicious transactions and document findings.
• Support regulatory reporting by reviewing CTRs and OFAC reports.
• Maintain compliance with policy, controls, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Investigative skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Research skills

MS Office

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Verafin

FIS systems

AML monitoring systems

Job description

TheBSA Administrator plays a critical role in protecting the Bank from financial crime risks by supporting the monitoring, investigation, and reporting of suspicious activity. This position assists in ensuring compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC regulations, and all related anti–money laundering (AML) requirements.

The BSA Administrator works closely with the BSA Officer and senior administrators to review alerts, investigate cases, prepare documentation, and support ongoing regulatory reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitoring & Investigations

• Assist in reviewing and investigating alerts generated by the Bank’s AML monitoring system, including determining whether to close, escape, or document cases
• Identify unusual or suspicious transactions, including potential structuring, money laundering, terrorist financing, or other illicit activity
• Document investigative findings clearly and thoroughly within the alert or case notes, including supporting documentation
• Assist with investigations referred from branch or bank personnel and document findings accordingly

Regulatory Reporting Support

• Review Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) for accuracy and completeness, ensuring information is ready for filing
• Support the preparation and review of OFAC reports, including identifying matched suspects and escalating as appropriate
• Monitor daily and weekly alerts and assist with ongoing reporting requirements

Compliance & Policy Adherence

• Learn and apply BSA/AML/OFAC regulations, internal policies, and procedures, demonstrating increasing proficiency over time
• Maintain compliance with all Bank policies, regulatory standards, and internal controls

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with departmental projects, audits, and examinations as needed
• Maintain organized records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information
• Perform other duties as assigned

Educational and experience requirements include:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in BSA/AML/OFAC compliance, financial crime investigations, or branch operations
• Experience with AML monitoring systems such as Verafin or similar tools preferred
• Experience with FIS systems is a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong investigative and analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex information
• High attention to detail when reviewing reports, account activity, and documentation
• Ability to research, analyze data, establish facts, and draw sound conclusions
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills and organizational abilities

Professional Attributes

• Demonstrates high-quality work, strong attendance, and professional appearance
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to identify alternative solutions

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.