Senior Bsa Specialist
Current• Conduct Suspicious Activity Report reviews and prepare filings.• Research and implement technology enhancements related to Verafin automated monitoring system, acting as Verafin SME for multiple teams across the bank.• Train staff and answer questions on money laundering and fraud topics. Serve as Financial Crimes SME for other team members.• Facilitate inter-departmental working groups to identify and prevent financial crimes. Serve as Secretary for the Fraud and Suspicious Activity Committee.• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence monitoring associated with BSA and OFAC compliance, making risk-based decisions.• Create and maintain procedures for various BSA compliance tasks.• Prepare materials and assist in addressing findings and follow-ups with regulator exams and external audits. • Serve as a Cannabis Banking SME, conducting due diligence reviews on potential cannabis business customers and staying up to date on state cannabis rules and regulations. • Back up as needed for other BSA and OFAC functions including Customer Due Diligence, Currency Transaction Reporting and Exemptions, Monetary Instruments, High risk customer questionnaires, 314(b) information sharing, 314(a) and watchlist monitoring, and other duties as assigned.• Maintain current knowledge of all applicable BSA and OFAC statutes, regulations, and interpretations.