Administrator, AA Credit Union Bank Secrecy Act - Compliance

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This job is a member of the Legal team within the American Airlines Credit Union. The role is responsible for providing operational and administrative support in the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) department at the Credit Union to ensure compliance with BSA and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws and the Credit Union’s BSA/AML and OFAC program.

The Administrator role is comprised of two primary functions, as described below.  While Administrators will be typically assigned duties that are focused on just one of these two primary functions, they may occasionally be required at management’s direction to perform duties in both functions in support of business needs.

BSA Administrator Function:

• Review and work monthly system generated cases and unusual activity referrals.  Make sound decisions by analyzing transactions and performing necessary research and investigation to reach a suspicious activity filing determination and properly document investigation results
• Gather necessary information to prepare, effectively write-up a narrative and file accurate and timely SARs and CTRs, and other required federal government reports
• Follow up, as necessary, with branches, shared branches and department personnel to ensure regulatory requirements and strict deadlines are met
• Work and report FinCEN 314(a) search requests.
• Review and complete BSA and OFAC daily, monthly and quarterly reports

 
BSA Risk Administrator Function:

• Produce and assist with the creation of system reports and obtaining transactional activity data from other departments necessary to complete the BSA/AML Risk Assessment
• Assist with higher risk area and product/service reviews, coordinating and implementing changes to mitigate risk in the BSA department and all other applicable business units
• Analyze transactional and member data using AML risk model and other analytic tools to identify and maintain an active list of higher risk members; comply with Customer Due Diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence program requirements on high risk members
• Investigate and elevate data mapping concerns and assist with the resolution of potential system issues.  Conduct system testing
• Perform Quality Control reviews on SARs, CTRs and other BSA work items
• Assist in preparing and delivering training
• Work with the BSA Risk manager in gathering, reviewing and producing requested documents for NCUA exam, BSA Independent Test, Audits and Compliance Reviews as it relates to the BSA area
• Respond to law enforcement, federal government and other third party requests for information related to specific filings and BSA work items

The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring the security and confidentiality of all account and related information which is part of their work and for ensuring that his/her work is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act..

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• ​Bachelors degree in a related field or a combination of education and work experience that provides the necessary skills and knowledge to satisfactorily perform the essential job functions  
• Banking or Credit Union experience
   

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Certified BSA accreditation or must be obtained within the first 12 months of hire
• Experience or a background at a financial institution in BSA/AML compliance and detection analytics software system​
• Experience with Credit Union systems
   

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• ​Skilled in Microsoft Office software (i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) gained through either work experience with the software or education and hands-on use of the software
• Ability to quickly learn new software programs
• Ability to demonstrate excellent research, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Ability to make sound decisions by exercising independent judgment and capacity for attention to detail
• Ability to work independently under strict deadlines with minimal supervision as well as function as an integral part of a team
• Ability to perform in a fast paced environment and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to travel as needed
• Ability to maintain satisfactory performance and attendance
• Ability to pass applicable American Airlines and Credit Union pre-hire compliance checks

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• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more. 
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

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