BSA Analyst I – AML Monitoring & Investigation

Amerantbank; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Amerantbank is seeking a Bank Secrecy Act Analyst I to monitor internal policies, procedures, and controls for AML compliance. The role focuses on analyzing alerts, preparing BSA reviews, and rendering conclusions for management.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Banking or Finance and at least 1 year in BSA or bank auditing, plus strong Microsoft Office proficiency for reporting and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Banking or Finance required.
• 1+ years experience in BSA or bank auditing.
• Proficiency with MS Office 365 (Word, Visio, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze AML system generated alerts against customers' profiles to determine whether the alert requires more review/analysis.
• Prepare BSA Reviews for the respective Business and Operations line Officers and their Regional Managers. Ensure timely resolution of alerts that become investigations. Render opinions and conclusions for each analysis.
• Provide the BSA Supervisor and/or the BSA Manager with any recommendations to file SARs.
• Provide ongoing assistance and AML guidance to Account Officers and other bank personnel to help ensure that the proper documentation is obtained to clear the reviews in a timely manner.
• Ensure that the AML system properly reflects the reviews conducted and the ultimate disposition of the review.
• Maintain the analysis record keeping requirements, audit trails and supporting documentation for later use during internal/external and regulatory examinations.
• Ensure preventive measures are carried out to fully comply with current rules, regulations and internal policies relating to risks pertaining to BSA, USA Patriot Act, OFAC and other AML related issues.]
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Skills

Team player

Business communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Banking or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Amerantbank is seeking a Bank Secrecy Act Analyst I to monitor internal policies, procedures, and controls for AML compliance. The role focuses on analyzing alerts, preparing BSA reviews, and rendering conclusions for management.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Banking or Finance and at least 1 year in BSA or bank auditing, plus strong Microsoft Office proficiency for reporting and documentation.