BSA Support Specialist

F&M Bank (Farmers & Merchants Bank); Timberville (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

F&M Bank (Farmers & Merchants Bank) seeks a BSA Support Specialist to monitor the bank's BSA/AML compliance program and ensure adherence to federal and state laws.

Responsibilities include daily monitoring of money laundering indicators, reviewing Currency Transaction Reports, and verifying OFAC screenings on wire transfers. Must maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and possess strong MS Word/Excel skills.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• CAMS certification preferred, but not required.
• Proficient keyboarding and working knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• Effective interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business materials and regulations.
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Monitors all money laundering, On-Us, and deposit suspects in BSA software daily.
• Reviews Currency Transaction Reports daily and files reports weekly.
• Monitors and tracks cash transaction reports daily for patterns of structuring and money laundering.
• Monitors Telephone Transfer Report for suspicious transfers daily.
• Researches online activity for online banking customers, including security questions daily.
• Reconciles scanned databases and logs relating to OFAC checks and cash activity monthly.

Skills

Keyboarding

MS Word

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Reading/comprehension

Multitasking

Self supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CAMS certification (preferred)

Job description

Summary

The primary duty of the BSA Support Specialist is to monitor the Bank's BSA/AML Compliance program to ensure compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations.

Description

Summary

The primary duty of the BSA Support Specialist is to monitor the Bank's BSA/AML Compliance program to ensure compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations.

Essential Duties

• Monitors all money laundering, On-Us, and deposit suspects in BSA software daily.
• Reviews Currency Transaction Reports daily and files reports weekly.
• Monitors and tracks cash transaction reports daily, identifying possible patterns of structuring and money laundering.
• Monitors Telephone Transfer Report for suspicious transfers daily.
• Researches suspicious online activity for online banking customers, including resetting security questions daily.
• Reviews the Monetary Instrument Log for cash activity weekly.
• Logs and reviews all wire transfers, incoming and outgoing, to ensure OFAC has been checked and identify possible money laundering, structuring, etc. daily.
• Analyzes Cashier’s Check Log to ensure compliance with current policy monthly.
• Reviews all loans secured by deposit accounts monthly, identifying accounts opened with cash and other activity that may be suspicious.
• Reconciles scanned database report of possible OFAC matches monthly to the US Treasury list.
• Maintains regular, reliable attendance.

Other Duties

• Develop and maintain the necessary knowledge to identify customer needs in order to promote and sell F &M products and services to potential and existing customers in person, by telephone, or by mail as opportunities arise.
• Participates in Bank-sponsored and other community/civic events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to be an exhaustive list of duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficient computer keyboarding skills and working knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• Possess effective interpersonal skills to relate to and maintain a good working relationship with all audiences.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and/or in writing.
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time with attention to detail.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks efficiently in an environment with interruptions.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

Education And/or Experience (Required And Preferred)

• High School or general education degree (GED
• CAMS certification preferred, but not required

Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations

• Current driver’s license to travel to other bank branch locations and other bank-related travel as necessary.