Compliance & BSA Assistant

River Bank; Sparta, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Job summary

River Bank is seeking a Compliance and BSA Assistant to provide administrative support to the Compliance and BSA departments in Wisconsin. The role focuses on BSA/AML/OFAC tasks, regulatory reporting, audits, and documentation, requiring a high level of confidentiality and teamwork across the organization.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy. The position offers standard banking benefits and a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organization, and customer service abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in records.
• Ability to analyze information and maintain confidentiality.
• Capable of prioritizing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business software.

Responsibilities

• Assist Compliance and BSA Officers with administration of programs.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements to perform tasks.
• Support BSA/AML/OFAC activities, documentation, and reporting.
• Conduct information gathering for investigations, audits, and reviews.
• Maintain accurate BSA and compliance records and logs.
• Assist with customer due diligence reviews and regulatory reporting.
• Communicate with staff to obtain information and provide process support.
• Attend deposit and loan compliance and BSA committee meetings.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Prioritization

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Position Summary

The Compliance and BSA Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Compliance and BSA (Bank Secrecy Act) departments. This position assists with a variety of BSA/AML/OFAC and regulatory compliance functions, including monitoring activities, investigations, documentation, reporting, audits, examinations, training administration, and recordkeeping. This role supports the Bank's efforts to maintain effective and efficient processes for identifying, monitoring, assessing, and reporting compliance and BSA-related risks. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to work collaboratively with employees across the organization while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Compliance Officer and BSA Officer with the administration of the Bank's Compliance and BSA/AML/OFAC programs.
• Maintain a fundamental knowledge of regulatory requirements to perform assigned tasks at an appropriate level.
• Maintain a fundamental knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act and all related anti-money laundering (AML) and OFAC regulations.
• Assist the Compliance Officer and BSA Officer with performing various quality control reviews and monitoring pertaining to the Compliance Management System, Bank Secrecy Act, US Patriot Act, anti-money laundering, OFAC and Customer Identification Program compliance using industry standard and regulatory guidance.
• Research, gather, review, and organize information needed for BSA and compliance investigations, audits, examinations, and reviews.
• Maintain accurate BSA and compliance records, reports, case files, tracking logs, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with customer due diligence reviews, regulatory reporting, training administration, and other BSA and compliance-related activities.
• Support the preparation and organization of information requested by regulators, auditors, and examiners.
• Communicate with employees across the organization to obtain information, answer routine questions, and provide support related to BSA and compliance processes.
• Assist with identifying, tracking, and resolving exceptions, documentation deficiencies, and follow-up items.
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive customer and Bank information.
• Complete all required training and comply with established Bank policies and procedures.
• Attend as a member of the Bank’s deposit and loan compliance and BSA committees.
• Perform other duties, special projects, and assignments as requested by management.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• One (1) year experience in banking industry or related field.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to analyze information and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business software.
• Ability to build positive working relationships throughout the organization.

River Bank offers a robust benefits package including insurances such as health, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability, and more. In addition to insurance benefits, new team members accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate equivalent to 18 days annually for full‑time employees. River Bank also offers paid holidays, paid volunteer hours, and 401(k) with an employer match.

River Bank provides a diverse and inclusive work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to hiring individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

EOE M/F/D/V