Senior AML/BSA Analyst & Investigator

United Bank; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United Bank seeks a Sr BSA Specialist to assist the BSA Officer in compliance with the BSA, OFAC, and Patriot Act requirements. You will review potential matches, document resolutions, and liaise with bank staff and law enforcement on information requests.

The role requires five years of BSA experience, CAMS certification, and strong analytical, communication, and detail-oriented skills to improve SAR reporting and incident handling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Business or Finance required.
• Minimum five years of BSA experience, law enforcement, or regulator experience required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience completing SARs.
• CAMS Certification required or ability to earn within one year.
• Knowledge of BSA, OFAC, SARs, CIP, 314a, CDD, PEPs.

Responsibilities

• Review potential matches to ensure transactions avoid SDN blocks or sanctions.
• Provide documentation to clear potential matches and maintain records.
• Communicate with bank staff and law enforcement for information.
• Investigate potentially suspicious activity from AML cases.
• Analyze activity using BSA rules to prepare concise investigation reports.
• Work with multiple data sources and analytical tools.
• Remain knowledgeable about bank products and regional risk areas.
• Collaborate to improve SAR processes and analytics.
• Keep up with regulatory changes and department training.
• Act as back-up to the BSA Officer when needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Business or Finance

CAMS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

AML software

Job description

United Bank seeks a Sr BSA Specialist to assist the BSA Officer in compliance with the BSA, OFAC, and Patriot Act requirements. You will review potential matches, document resolutions, and liaise with bank staff and law enforcement on information requests.

The role requires five years of BSA experience, CAMS certification, and strong analytical, communication, and detail-oriented skills to improve SAR reporting and incident handling.