Compliance Specialist
Join a spirited, dynamic team with Hawai`i's leading credit union as we make a difference in our community providing financial value, exceptional service, and state-of-the-art convenience to our members.
Position Purpose:
This position is responsible for the day-to-day functions with respect to the credit union's compliance programs, such as Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), vendor due diligence, and compliance of forms and disclosures.
Essential Functions:
- BSA Compliance daily/monthly functions of processing and reviewing reports, and researching identified accounts for suspicious activity.
- Assists in the periodic review and update of the BSA program.
- Reviews reports daily to ensure CTRs and SARs are filed timely.
- Reviews Verafin reports and follows up on suspicious activity.
- Reviews shared branching transaction data for BSA compliance.
- Monitors and reviews the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Exemption list.
- Processes FinCEN 314(a) Information Sharing Between Law Enforcement and Financial Institutions.
- Monitors the SAR reporting tool for staff reporting of any suspicious activity including elder abuse, fraud, etc.
- Assists in the review and update of disclosures/forms for new regulations and consistency with credit union practice and system set-up.
- Assists in the review of subpoenas and IRS levies.
- Assists in researching regulations for compliance of credit union operations.
- Assists in carrying out credit union compliance programs such as Vendor Due Diligence and Red Flags.
- Assists in credit/debit card program as required.
- Assists in ACH, Sharedraft and other electronic services as required.
Performance Standards:
The following duties are completed in an accurate and timely manner:
- Filing of CTRs and SARs.
- Review of OFAC exemption list.
- Review of member due diligence forms.
- Review of wires, ACH and monetary instrument purchases.
- Review and update of new vendors and contracts.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in the retail financial services field, preferred
Required Knowledge:
Knowledge of financial institution regulations
Basic understanding of MS Office Suite is desired
Experience Required:
Experience in applying policies and procedures
Skills/Abilities:
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Able to read and comprehend regulations
Able to multi-task and prioritize work
Presentation experience
Activities and Requirements of This Position:
Repetitive Motion:
Movements frequently and regularly required using wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Communication Skills:
Must frequently convey detailed or important instructions of ideas accurately and quickly.
Visual Abilities:
Average visual acuity necessary to read, prepare and inspect documents or products.
Hearing:
Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive information.
Physical Strength :
Sedentary work (sitting most of the time). Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
Reasoning Ability:
Able to apply common sense understanding to carry-out detailed instructions and to deal with problems involving variables.
Mathematics Ability:
Able to perform basic math skills including adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing using a calculator.
Language Ability:
Able to write complex sentences using normal word order with present and past tenses, as well as a command of the English vocabulary.
Working Conditions:
Air-conditioned, smoke-free office setting.
Attendance Requirements:
Please note that scheduled attendance requirements may change due to business needs.
Business Hours:
Monday through Saturday. Business hours are subject to change. Must be able to work additional hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.