BSA / AML Due Diligence Analyst I

Overview:

Reports to: BSA / AML Due Diligence

 

Functions Supervised: None

 

Primary Functions: The BSA/AML Due Diligence Analyst I is responsible for ensuring Global Federal Credit Union and its Credit union Service Organizations (CUSOs) remain fully compliant with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)., Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, the USA PATRIOT Act, and all related federal requirements. This role is pivotal in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial crime risks throughout the customer lifecycle from onboarding through ongoing monitoring.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.  Review and analyze alerts and cases involving high-risk members and businesses. Conduct timely triage to assess risk relevance, escalate issues as needed, and ensure investigations are completed within compliance timeframes.
2. Verify member documentation, including identification and transaction records. Confirm the Credit Union has sufficient information to establish account holder identity and evaluate risk profiles.
3. Monitor new business accounts and verify beneficial owners of legal entity customers. Escalate discrepancies to appropriate business lines for prompt resolution.
4. Conduct in-depth analysis of member profiles, business activities, and ownership structures. Assess risks related to sanctions, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes.
5. Collaborate with member onboarding and internal stakeholders. Gather and clarify member information as part of Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews.
6. Perform required CDD/EDD on high-risk members. Use internal databases, public records, subscription services, transaction analysis, documentation review, and internet research to support investigations.
7. Prepare detailed reports documenting investigative findings and recommendations. Draft and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) when warranted.
8. Track case status in internal systems. Maintain accurate review dates and outstanding items related to member profiles, account activity, or documentation requests.
9. Review and complete subpoenas and law enforcement document requests. Assess potential risks based on the nature of each request.
10. Utilize credit union training platforms and third-party vendors. Support ongoing education, professional growth, and stay informed of emerging AML trends, typologies, and regulatory expectations relevant to EDD processes.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: High School graduate or equivalent

 

Creditable Experience in Lieu of Education: Not Applicable

 

Experience/Skills: A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in financial operations or a related compliance role. Demonstrates advanced investigative and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and identify patterns indicative of suspicious activity. Possesses excellent verbal and written communication abilities, enabling clear documentation and effective collaboration across teams. Brings a thorough understanding of accounting principles and balancing procedures, supporting accurate financial analysis. Exhibits strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, exercising sound independent judgment in high-stakes compliance scenarios. Well-versed in business law and regulatory requirements, particularly the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations. Prior experience in roles involving routine investigative work is highly valued.

 

Tenure: BSA/AML Due Diligence Analyst II, category 12, requires minimum of twelve months tenure in the BSA/AML Due Diligence Analyst I position with performance that meets or exceeds expectations. Assignment to this role may be determined by candidate’s education or relevant experience. Directly related work experience and/or accelerated completion of required training may be substituted in lieu of the tenure statement.

Compensation:

Salary Pay Range:

• BSA/AML Due Diligence Analyst I (Category 13): $49,284 - $73,391 annually
• BSA/AML Due Diligence Analyst II (Category 12): $53,226 - $81,405 annually
• BSA/AML Due Diligence Analyst III (Category 11): $57,484 - $90,230 annually
• Senior BSA/AML Due Diligence Analyst (Category 10): $63,233 - $99,908 annually

Starting base salary will be determined based on candidate experience, qualifications, education, and local or state wage requirements, if applicable and will fall within the range provided above.

 

In accordance with our Salary Administration policy, new hire base salaries generally fall within the minimum to midpoint of the listed range.

Benefits:

• Short-term and long-term incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plan that has HSA and FSA options
• 401(k) plan with a 5% match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life and disability coverage
• Voluntary cash benefits for accident, hospitalization and critical illness
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous leave programs to include Paid Time Off accrual, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
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Equal Opportunity Employer

Global Federal Credit Union is a credit union headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska, chartered and regulated under the authority of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). In the United States, Global is among the largest credit unions by assets, and it is among the 20 largest credit unions by membership. Global is a federally chartered, member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative with more than 100 branch offices and service locations throughout Alaska, Arizona's Maricopa County, California's San Bernardino County, Washington State, and Idaho's Kootenai County. As of October 2023, Global had $12.066 billion in assets and more than 754,000 members.