BSA Support Specialist

F & M BANK; Timberville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

F & M Bank is seeking a BSA Support Specialist to monitor the BSA/AML compliance program and ensure adherence to federal and state regulations. This in-office role is based at our Timberville, VA headquarters.

You will review CTRs, monitor money movement, OFAC checks, and suspicious activity, while maintaining accurate logs and supporting ongoing compliance initiatives. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• GED or higher education completed.
• CAMS certification preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply regulations and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all money laundering, On-Us, and deposit suspects in BSA software daily.
• Review Currency Transaction Reports daily and file reports weekly.
• Monitor and track cash transaction reports daily for patterns of structuring or money laundering.
• Review Telephone Transfer Reports for suspicious transfers daily.
• Research suspicious online activity for online banking customers.

Skills

Proficient keyboarding

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory reading

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

GED

CAMS certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

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.

*This is an in-office position at our Headquarters in Timberville, VA.

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

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.