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Premier Bank BSA AML Senior Investigator in Defiance, Ohio
Position Title: BSA AML Senior Investigator
Department: Risk Management
Position Reports to: BSA Officer
Position Supervises: AML Investigators I & II, CTR Analyst I & II
Premier Summary:
At Premier Bank, an affiliate of Premier Financial Corp., were Powered by People, and know that our success is directly tied to great work by our team members. Our employees are dedicated to our clients, communities and each other. We are committed to promoting inclusiveness, diversity and a sense of belonging throughout our organization. We provide competitive benefits, incentive compensation, paid time off that includes paid community service hours, flexible spending accounts, retirement programs, professional development, tuition assistance and so much more. If you want to make a difference, choose to share your talents at Premier.
Position Summary:
Provide assistance to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer to ensure regulatory compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering rules and regulations. The position is responsible of maintaining key day-to-day operations within the BSA program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist BSAO with all aspects of the Fraud Department including oversight of current cases, providing monthly and quarterly reporting and dashboards
Provide supervision over AML Investigators including staff reviews and QC of work product.
Assist with the review and enhancement of FRAML software to ensure alerts are consistent with the banks risk assessment and appetite.
Write, update, and review department policies & procedures, making recommendations when appropriate.
Assist with regulatory exam and internal audit requests, ensure prompt and adequate responses, and assist to initiate the necessary corrective action(s) in response to examination or internal audit findings
Assist in the development, coordination, and facilitation of training programs to educate bank personnel about AML and financial crime related issues
Maintain proficient knowledge of the rules and regulations for AML and other compliance regulations as they may apply.
Responsible for screening, hiring, and training new employees.
Participate in special projects as needed.
Cultivate and encourage talent and development of BSA staff.
Organize and prioritize workloads to ensure all job requirements are completed thoroughly and by required deadlines.
Work closely with other department managers to avoid duplication of work and ensure efficient use of resources.
Conduct complex AML investigations
Coordinate with other managers and staff to present potential filings to SAR Group.
Ensure SARs are submitted within the regulatory deadline.
Ensure CTR filings are completed within the required timeframe
Assist in identifying potential CTR exemption customers
Interact with others (co-workers, management, clients, and vendors) in a professional manner.
Comply with all Premier and department policies and procedures
All other duties as assigned
Education, Certification, License and Experience:
Bachelors or Associates Degree in business related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CAMS, CAFP, or ACFCS, or other related certification
Minimum 5 years banking experience including CTR, exemption, and monetary instrument log requirements
Minimum 3 years of AML investigations
Minimum 1 year supervisory experience, including managing a remote team
Skills and Knowledge:
Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with external customer and internal staff including the Frontline, Middle management and Senior management.
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