BSA/AML Specialist Job at Texas First Bank, Houston, TX

dWkwaUdaZHR5ejZZQWFTOFkxY0FIeGNsdWc9PQ==
  • Texas First Bank
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Join Texas First Bank!

Founded in 1973, Texas First Bank is a fast-growing community bank with 27 locations across Southeast Texas. Our people are our greatest asset, and we’re dedicated to helping employees and communities thrive.

Text BSAHOUSTON to (281) 688-6192 to apply and submit your resume!

Job Summary

This position performs various quality control reviews and conducts monitoring pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Program using industry standards, best practices and regulatory guidance to ensure the Bank’s compliance efforts are maintained on a daily basis.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Perform all aspects of AML monitoring system uses, i.e., training, import, export, monitor, reconcile, authorize, waive, confirm, risk acceptance, audit, customer profiles and review of suspicious activities cases generated as pertaining to customers, accounts, and activities.
  • Perform due diligence review on Potential High-Risk and High-Risk customers.
  • E-Wires, performs reviews of potential OFAC hits throughout the day.
  • Performs a daily review of Monetary Instrument Log (MIL), for suspicious activity.
  • Work in coordination with Bank employees/Security Officer and other financial institutions concerning fraud issues and/or account takeovers.
  • Review customer accounts and activities for suspicious activities associated with subpoena requests and law enforcement inquiries received from various entities.
  • Maintain logs of outgoing international wires and perform monthly reconciliations.
  • Review and approve SARs filing as part of committee assignment.
  • Performs daily reviews of various reports, logs and transactional data to identify trends, unusual activities and large currency activities; determines if transactions are suspicious in nature, such as kiting, cash structuring, wires, micro deposits and ACH transfers.
  • Conduct suspicious activity investigations and submit SARs to the committee for approval, file and save supporting documentation.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Other Duties Assigned

  • Support the preparation of regulatory filings, audits, and internal audits
  • Crosstrain in all areas of the department to ensure continuity.

Job Skills and Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum two years’ experience in BSA/AML/OFAC/CFT is preferred.
  • Minimum two years’ experience in retail banking
  • Ability to learn and perform complex processes to meet specific procedures, policies and BSA/AML regulations that govern the bank.
  • Strong investigative, interpersonal, communication, customer services, and analytical experience.
  • Computer/Software skills.
  • Ability to work well with others and independently without supervision.
  • Normal 40-hour work week
  • Travel is required when needed for educational/training purposes.

Salary Grade 05

EOE/Disability/Veteran

Job Tags

Similar Jobs

CameronCraigGroup

Maintenance Technician Job at CameronCraigGroup

 ...Must have Plastic Extrusion or Injection Maintenance experience Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician II (multi-craft maintenance/electro-mechanical)2nd Shift Schedule: 11pm-7:30am M-F, potential overtime daily and weekends averaging 45-55 hours a week.... 

After School Matters

Sports Instructor Job at After School Matters

 ...time position scheduled for approximately 7.5 hours per week. The Sports Instructor will be responsible for leading the sports programs...  ...of arts, communications and leadership, sports, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Our nationally respected youth... 

Baylor Scott & White Health

Division Director Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Job at Baylor Scott & White Health

**Division Director Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon****Baylor Scott & White Health is actively recruiting a fellowship trained BC/BE, full...  ...Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons for our Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McLane Children's Hospital in Temple, Texas.**Candidate will... 

NYC Office Of The Mayor

Senior Video Producer Job at NYC Office Of The Mayor

 ...of the administration through live coverage, official photos, videos, graphics and more. About the Role: Primary responsibilities...  ...include overseeing the following: Videography; pre- and post-production editing, production. Additional responsibilities will include... 

Steve Madden

Seasonal Shoe Stylist Job at Steve Madden

 ...Shoe Stylist (P/T) The Shoe Stylist is responsible for applying selling techniques to merchandise and developing a client base to build sales. Responsibilities Ensure that each customer receives outstanding customer service by providing a customer-friendly environment...