Senior Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Analyst

Dime Community Bank; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dime Community Bank in Hauppauge, NY is seeking a Senior BSA Analyst to assist the BSA Manager in administering the BSA/AML/OFAC program. The role involves independently analyzing complex financial transactions and recommending SAR filings when appropriate.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in financial services, with at least 3 in BSA/AML/OFAC, and experience analyzing alerts for high‑risk customers (e.g., hedge funds, non-U.S. entities). Salary range is $70,000 to $80,000; on-site role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job experience.
• Minimum five years’ experience in the financial services industry, with at least three years in BSA/AML/OFAC compliance analysis and investigation.
• General understanding of BSA/AML and OFAC laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Experience analyzing alerts for high-risk customers including Alternative Investments, non-U.S./international businesses, and non-bank financial institutions.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; strong communication and organizational skills.
• CAMS certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate the Transaction Monitoring system’s alerts for Low, Medium, and High-Risk accounts.
• Review and evaluate customer transactions from other Bank departments or referrals.
• Contact branches for additional information to explain unusual activity.
• Identify and refer potentially suspicious activity for further investigation.
• Prepare SARs and finalize investigation narratives with supporting documentation.
• Perform due diligence and analysis for high-risk customers as directed by the Senior BSA Manager.
• Conduct CIP quality assurance reviews and report issues to BSA Management.
• Perform CTR exemption reviews and QA of prepared CTRs.
• Maintain departmental policies and provide guidance and QA for BSA Analysts.

Skills

BSA/AML/OFAC analysis

Financial services experience

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary: Dime Commercial Bank ("Dime") is currently hiring for a Senior Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Analyst at its Headquarters in Hauppauge, Long Island. The Senior BSA Analyst will assist the BSA Manager in the administration of the Bank’s BSA/AML/OFAC program. Responsible for independently performing analysis of complex financial transactions and providing a recommendation to the BSA Manager as to whether a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) should be filed. Ideal candidates will have experience in analyzing alerts for high-risk customers, including, but not limited to: Alternative Investments (e.g., hedge funds), non-U.S./Internationally focused businesses, Non-Bank Financial Institutions.

Salary commensurate with experience, ranging from $70,000 to $80,000 annually. The exact compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, education, training, licensure and certifications, and location.

All applicants must attach a recent resume. This is not a remote role.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate the Transaction Monitoring system’s alerts (including related modules) for Low, Medium, and High-Risk accounts as assigned and directed.
• Review and evaluate customer transactions upon referral from other Bank departments (UARs), or as otherwise directed.
• Contact branches for additional information needed to explain activity that has been identified as potentially unusual or suspicious.
• Identify and refer potentially suspicious activity for further investigation by grouping the suspect transactions and gathering supporting documentation.
• Complete investigations of potentially unusual or suspicious transactions by preparing and/or finalizing an investigation narrative and gathering supporting documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Prepare SARs in accordance with departmental procedures and templates.
• Justify alerts and UARs that are not deemed suspicious with detailed narrative in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Perform additional due diligence and analysis as required for high-risk customers, and as otherwise directed by the Senior BSA Manager.
• Perform quarterly Customer Identification Program (CIP) quality assurance reviews and report any systemic issues to BSA Management.
• Perform Annual CTR Exemption reviews as directed and in accordance with department procedures.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of prepared CTRs prior to filing.
• Assist in maintaining departmental policies and procedures.
• Provides guidance and quality assurance for BSA Analysts and Associate BSA Analysts as needed.
• Assist with BSA/AML Compliance training development and updates for new employees and other Bank departments.
• Gather and provide data for quarterly Compliance Committee of the Board reports and updating of the Bank’s BSA/AML and OFAC Risk Assessments.
• Handle any other duties or special projects as assigned by BSA Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job experience required.
• Minimum five years’ experience in the financial services industry, of which at least three years must be BSA/AML/OFAC compliance analysis and investigation experience.
• General understanding of BSA/AML and OFAC laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Ability to understand, interpret, convey, and implement the requirements of pertinent laws and regulations is essential.
• Experience in analyzing alerts for high-risk customers, including, but not limited to: Alternative Investments (e.g., hedge funds), non-U.S./Internationally focused businesses, Non-Bank Financial Institutions.
• Must exhibit the ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with other business units in a professional manner.
• Strong transactional research, analytical, multitasking, and problem-solving skills required.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), organizational, and follow-up skills are necessary.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• CAMS certification a plus.