Sr. AML/CFT Support Analyst - Pittsfield, MA

Berkshire Bank Company; Pittsfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Bank & Trust is seeking an experienced anti-money laundering professional to join the FIU AML/CFT Team in a hybrid role. You will investigate monitoring alerts, perform due diligence on customers, and prepare case summaries for SAR Committee, while ensuring regulatory compliance across the bank's subsidiaries.

Ideal candidates have CAMS/CGSS or equivalent certification and at least 3 years in BSA/AML within financial services, with strong research and analytical skills and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent experience required.
• CAMS or CGSS or equivalent advanced certification required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a BSA/AML role within a financial institution.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and research monitoring alerts for money laundering and terrorist financing.
• Prepare notes and documentation to support research conclusions.
• Present investigative case summaries to SAR Committee as needed.
• Perform due diligence on new and existing customers and relationships.
• Ensure timely filing of CTRs and SARs in line with regulations.

Skills

BSA/AML regs

OFAC sanctions

CDD/KYC

SARs reporting

Investigative research

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

CAMS/CGSS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Officer: Officer

Division: Risk Management

Department: BSA/Fraud

Reports to: Deputy AML/CFT Officer

FLSA: Exempt

Grade: 10

Salary Range: $55,588 - $102,474

Actual compensation within the pay range will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location.

Location: Hybrid within MA, CT, NY, VT, RI

Purpose/Objective

As a federally regulated financial institution, Beacon Bank & Trust (the "Company") plays an important role in the battle to protect the United States financial system from abuse by criminals. The Company's Financial Intelligence Unit ("FIU") is committed to supporting law enforcement efforts to combat serious financial crimes including money laundering and terrorist financing. Within the FIU AML/CFT Team, the incumbent performs and supports a variety of important anti-money laundering and economic sanctions disciplines. Responsibilities include investigating transaction monitoring and watch list system alerts for potentially serious financial crimes and compliance with economic sanctions across the Company's banking subsidiaries, performing due diligence research of new and existing higher risk customers, preparing and submitting Currency Transaction Reports ("CTRs"), responding to law enforcement information requests, and any additional necessary duties supporting the Company's anti-money laundering programs, compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act ("BSA") and economic sanctions programs administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC").

Key Accountabilities

• Analyzes and researches monitoring system alerts and department referrals involving complex customer behaviors and transaction patterns indicative of money laundering, terrorist financing and other serious financial crimes;
• Prepares and maintains notes, findings and documentation in accordance with FIU AML Team standards to sufficiently support alert and department referral research conclusions;
• Prepares and presents investigative case summaries and reports to the Company's SAR Committee as necessary;
• Performs due diligence and, as applicable, enhanced due diligence analysis and research on multi-faceted new and existing customers and relationships;
• Conducts research and investigations of complex and multi-layered relationships to assess money laundering risks and customer suitability in accordance with the Company's account opening and customer retention standards;
• Updates and maintains the integrity of essential FIU systems data including but not limited to customer risk factors and questionnaire information;
• Prepares and files SARs as determined by the SAR Committee in accordance with FIU and FinCEN standards;
• Applies monitoring and follow up measures for 90-day continuing activity filings;
• Reviews, edits and files within regulatory mandated time frames complete and accurate CTRs;
• Reviews and resolves system generated alerts relating to customers, counterparties, transactions and other activities for compliance with OFAC economic sanctions regulations and Section 311 of the USAPATRIOT Act;
• Performs review and research of named parties subject to Section 314(a) law enforcement requests;
• Consistently produces high quality work within mandated deadlines and maintains production goals in accordance with FIU and regulatory standards;
• Provides support and guidance to business line partners about BSA and other applicable financial crimes matters;
• Collaborates with other FIU members in furtherance of the FIU's strategic objectives and applicable regulations;
• Escalates issues and situations requiring the attention of FIU AML managers, Deputy AML/CFT Officer and the AML/CFT Officer;
• Performs ancillary duties as required at the direction of FIU AML managers, Deputy AML/CFT Officer and the AML/CFT Officer;
• Adapts to and incorporates FIU AML managers, Deputy AML/CFT Officer and the AML/CFT Officer feedback to improve productivity and quality;
• Maintains and integrates knowledge of emerging financial crimes trends in the performance of daily tasks and functions; and
• At all times, preserves the integrity of the Company's anti-money laundering and economic sanctions policies, procedures, systems and controls.

Education

• Associates degree or equivalent experience
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist ("CAMS"), Certified Global Sanctions Specialist ("CGSS") or equivalent advanced certification required

Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a BSA/AML or role within a financial institution or similar role

Skills & Knowledge

• Substantial knowledge of BSA/AML regulations and requirements including Currency Transaction Reporting ("CTRs"), suspicious activity monitoring and reporting ("SARs"), customer due diligence ("CDD"), Know Your Customer ("KYC") standards and emerging financial crimes trends
• Strong knowledge of Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") economic sanctions programs and regulations
• Substantial knowledge and understanding of products, services and transaction processing channels within a financial institution
• Excellent analytic, research and investigative skills necessary
• Excellent prioritizing, time management and multi-tasking skills a must
• Exceptional quality and integrity of work produced within tight deadlines
• Ability to function both independently and within collaborative team environments
• Strong computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office products
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Beacon Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, need assistance completing the application process, or would like to request alternative methods of applying, please contact us at [e-mail].