Senior BSA & AML Officer - Strategic Compliance Lead

First Financial Bank; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First Financial Bank is seeking a BSA Officer to coordinate and administer the corporate-wide Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Compliance Program from our Abilene, Texas location. The role interacts with Chief Compliance Officer and BSA staff to ensure AML compliance and regulatory readiness.

Ideal candidates hold a CAMS designation, have five years of banking experience with BSA involvement, and possess strong writing and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Accounting, Finance, or Business degree required.
• Five years of banking experience with at least three in BSA.
• CAMS designation required.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the Bank’s BSA/AML program.
• Coordinate and assist in examinations, audits and other engagements.
• Respond to regulatory BSA-AML examinations and audits, addressing deficiencies.
• Maintain knowledge of BSA, USA Patriot Act, and OFAC regulations.
• Develop and maintain BSA-related policies and procedures.

Skills

CAMS

Banking knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Education

Accounting / Finance / Business degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

First Financial Bank is seeking a BSA Officer to coordinate and administer the corporate-wide Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Compliance Program from our Abilene, Texas location. The role interacts with Chief Compliance Officer and BSA staff to ensure AML compliance and regulatory readiness.

Ideal candidates hold a CAMS designation, have five years of banking experience with BSA involvement, and possess strong writing and analytical skills.