Remote - Sr. BSA/AML Analyst

Green Dot; United States; Remote; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sr. BSA/AML Analyst, where your analytical skills will play a crucial role in enhancing compliance and combating financial crime. In this dynamic position, you will analyze complex datasets, manage BSA/AML processes, and lead training initiatives. The company promotes a remote work culture that values performance and connectedness, allowing you to thrive in a collaborative environment. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about making a difference in financial services, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to important compliance efforts while working from anywhere in the United States.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of BSA/AML/OFAC experience in financial services.
• Strong analytical skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience in financial crime investigations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze transaction monitoring reports for compliance.
• Manage BSA/AML processes and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Train team members and develop expertise in BSA/AML controls.

Skills

BSA/AML/OFAC compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Financial crime investigations

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

SQL

Job description

We’re looking for talented professionals, anywhere in the United States, to join us in bringing smart money management and payment solutions to everyone’s fingertips.

At Green Dot, we are evolving to a new and permanent “Work from Anywhere” model designed to maximize the benefits of remote work, promote and enable a strong culture of performance and connectedness, and attract the best and brightest talent who align with our entrepreneurial spirit and mission.

JOB DESCRIPTION

What does a Sr. BSA/AML Analyst do at Green Dot?

As the Sr. BSA/AML Analyst, you will be responsible for using transactional monitoring, and data & analytical skills to ensure GDC’s BSA/AML/OFAC program is commensurate with a federally-regulated Bank Holding Company, to improve the BSA/AML/OFAC Controls at Green Dot. You will help identify, assess, and defend against emerging and evolving financial threats to our card and accountholders, as well as from our products and services. As a BSA/AML Analyst, you will enhance and improve overall process and team efficiency and consistency across all Green Dot payment platforms, products and services.

As a Sr. BSA/AML Analyst, you can look forward to:

• Analyzing large, complex datasets of existing transaction monitoring reports and determine whether to apply enhanced due diligence and/or investigation is warranted.
• Employing candidate’s subjective decisioning with respect to all aspects of implementing an effective BSA/AML/OFAC program.
• Managing functional BSA/AML processes and ensure SLAs, regulatory requirements and internal processes are fully met.
• Fulfilling BSA/AML/OFAC regulatory requirements, including the filing of SARs, CTRs and other filings, as well as fulfilling appropriate logging and documentation standards.
• Developing expertise on all BSA/AML/OFAC controls at Green Dot, including mastering all related front-end systems, applications, data sources, and back end controls.
• Reviewing existing reporting and make recommendation on enhancements to the process to capture unusual activity while limiting false positives.
• Overseeing partner relationships from a BSA/AML standpoint and develop into a SME for that product.
• Leading training sessions within the BSA team and also partner to train new hires.
• Using your analytical skills to produce and follow leads, as well as link common or related activities, develop complete pictures of suspicious activity and uncover new trends in fraudulent behavior.
• Performing ad hoc requests as needed.

You might be the right match for this role if:

You are a creative thinker, with experience in fast-paced work environments. You possess excellent communication skills in all areas– in person, in writing and on the telephone. You are able to work comfortably and effectively with a diverse group of staff members, regulatory officials and law enforcement. You exhibit the overall ability to learn and work with a variety of computer programs.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of BSA/AML/OFAC related activities in financial services industry. Fintech or money transfer experience a plus.
• Experience conducting financial crime investigations, money laundering monitoring and/or investigations or other relevant BSA/AML experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with MS Office, particularly excellent Excel skills
• Must be organized, efficient, and professional.
• Must be extremely detail oriented.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree
• Money transfer or fintech experience a plus.
• Regulatory experience a plus.
• ACAMS or CFE certification a plus.
• SQL experience
• Familiarity with creation of management reports and presentations

POSITION TYPE

Regular

PAY RANGE

The targeted base salary for this position is $71,200 to $106,800 per year. The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate’s geographical location.

Green Dot promotes diversity and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Green Dot provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights.