Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Synovus is a financial services company seeking a BSA Analyst to support its Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering compliance program. The role provides BSA/AML reporting, monitors regulatory compliance, investigates potential suspicious activity, conducts enhanced due diligence, and supports client service and compliance-related projects.
Responsibilities
- Provide distinctive service to clients and prospects, in person and over the telephone. Respond to client inquiries and satisfactorily resolve client issues. Support firm-wide achievement of the three-ring standard (all phones answered by a live person within three rings)
- Provide BSA/AML reporting by utilizing Firm's software to file Currency Transactions Reports (CTRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) as required by law
- Coordinate the monitoring of day-to-day compliance with BSA/AML Program to include OFAC and 314a requirements
- Perform investigations of potential suspicious activity initiated by software alerts and/or team member referrals. Review high risk clients and perform necessary enhanced due diligence. Engage Financial Advisors and Office Team Members for insight and additional information. Coordinate this work with team members
- Identify, report, and mitigate potential BSA risk issues. Interact with BSA Team and other team members to provide feedback, guidance, and support
- Maintain current knowledge of regulatory changes and trends. Participate in internal/external BSA/AML specific training webinars, seminars, conferences, etc
- Participate in any BSA/AML related meetings
- Meet all the client's financial needs, both business and personal, and refer clients to other specialty areas such as Trust, Investments, Insurance, Treasury Management, etc. as appropriate
- Assist other team members as needed to ensure delivery of distinctive service
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned
Skills
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in financial services
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) or related software
- Knowledge of federal banking regulations and compliance as it relates to aspects of deposit and loan transaction processing, specifically training and education related to USA PATRIOT Act, Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) KYC/CIP programs
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication skills
- Proven analytical ability and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and prioritize daily tasks to meet the strict response and reporting deadlines required of financial institutions
- Excellent client service skills. Tact and diplomacy in dealing with both clients and team members
- College degree
- Five (5) years' experience preferably in a BSA/AML compliance-related role
- CAMS Certification (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist)
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
- Participation in internal/external BSA/AML-specific training webinars, seminars, and conferences
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