Senior BSA/AML Analyst & Investigations Lead

FIRST CENTURY BANK, N.A.; Commerce (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

First Century Bank, N.A. in Commerce, Georgia is seeking a full-time BSA AML Senior Analyst to join its BSA team. The role focuses on monitoring, investigations, quality reviews and oversight across the Bank's programs.

The ideal candidate has four to six years of related Banking or Fraud experience, strong analytical and investigative skills, and familiarity with Verafin and SAR preparation. CAMS certification is preferred; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with four to six years of related Banking, Fraud, BSA AML or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently review and disposition complex or escalated alerts in the Bank's monitoring system, Verafin and related tools.
• Review KYC/CIP, Enhanced Due Diligence packages and reports; document findings and escalate deficiencies.
• Conduct complex investigations, gather documentation, respond to inquiries and determine escalation.
• Assist BSA Officer and BSA AML Manager on SAR filing decisions and prepare accurate SARs.
• Utilize Verafin to track fraud cases, maintain case documentation, and file SARs.
• Perform quality reviews of alert dispositions, investigations and SAR drafts; identify gaps and training needs.
• Serve as escalation resource and mentor to BSA AML Analysts with training and workload support.
• Analyze alert, case and SAR trends and prepare management reports.

Skills

Analytical and investigative skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

CAMS certification (preferred)

Tools

Verafin

Job description

First Century Bank, N.A. in Commerce, Georgia is seeking a full-time BSA AML Senior Analyst to join its BSA team. The role focuses on monitoring, investigations, quality reviews and oversight across the Bank's programs.

The ideal candidate has four to six years of related Banking or Fraud experience, strong analytical and investigative skills, and familiarity with Verafin and SAR preparation. CAMS certification is preferred; equal opportunity employer.