BSA/AML OFAC Compliance Specialist

Amegy Bank of Texas; Midvale (UT); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a BSA/AMLOFAC Compliance Specialist for a full-time remote role. This position requires the review of compliance-related alerts, effective communication with branch staff, and adherence to various regulations. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with experience in banking or compliance.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees

Qualifications

• 1+ years of banking or BSA/AML compliance experience required.
• Good understanding of BSA/AML Compliance.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Review alerts for new and existing customers against compliance lists.
• Communicate with branches to resolve exceptions.
• Document exceptions and write communications.

Skills

Analytical

Customer Service

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized byAmerican Banker asone of the “Best Banks to Work For” and as having a top banking team in its list of “The Most Powerful Women in Banking.” Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets., We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a “local” business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

With benefits starting on day one, bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

We are currently seeking aBSA/AMLOFAC Compliance Specialisttojoin our team. This position will be a full timeremote role. The ideal candidate will have the skills and experience necessary to:

· Be responsible to review alerts for all new and existing customer and related beneficial owner names against the following lists: Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Section 311 of USA PATRIOT Act Special Measure, US State Department's Terrorist Exclusion List (TEL) and Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Confirm matches via internal systems. If confirmed forward to the EDD team.

· Be responsible to understand OFAC sanctions and "red flags" associated with various regulations such as BSA, FATCA, UDAAP. Communication with branches to resolve exceptions identified.

· Written communication to close alerts or document exceptions identified.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Requires High School degree or equivalent and 1+ years of banking, BSA/AML compliance, bank branch operations, processes, procedures or other directly related experience. A combination of education and experience may meet job requirements.

· Working knowledge of audit review process and procedures.

· Good understanding BSA/AML Compliance as it applies to OFAC.

· Basic knowledge of AML/BSA Regulatory compliance processes and procedures. Knowledge of the following regulations is limited to red flags.

· Good research, verification, analytical, customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.

· Ability to manage deadlines, be organized, detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and able to multi-task.

· Must be able to meet performance expectations including Service Level Agreements and Quality Assurance review expectations for performance.

· Good follow through, attention to detail and documentation skills.

· Ability to communicate effectively with a compliance and branch staff.

· Demonstrated computer skills including typing, Work, Excel, PowerPoint.

· Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!

· Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

· Health Savings (HSA),Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts

· Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays

· 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience

· Salary Range:$17.49 to $26.65 depending on experience.

· Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions

· Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees

· Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

· Employees may, at the company’s discretion, be eligible to receive a cash bonus award

This position will be open until filled.

All candidates, including those with criminal histories will be considered for employment. However, a background check adjudicated consistently with the FDIC Section 19 regulation will be completed on any candidate who accepts a conditional job offer from the Company. Because the Company is a financial institution, the FDIC guidelines apply to all positions within the company and as such any and all job duties have a direct relationship to a candidate’s criminal history and that criminal history would need to align with the FDIC Section 19 regulations.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association prohibits illegal discrimination and reaffirms its policy of providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), by extending equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, gender, disability, national origin, ethnic background, citizenship, protected veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate because of a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members. Also, Zions will safeguard the fair and equitable treatment of protected veteran spouses and family members with regard to all employment actions and prohibit harassment of applicants and employees because of their relationship or association with a protected veteran.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at [e-mail] or 801/844-7618. Please email your resume/cover letter, indicate what position you are interested in and include "Accommodation needed" in the subject line to ensure your information is routed to the appropriate contact.

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