Senior BSA/AML Investigator

Senior BSA/AML Investigator

Pay Range: $25.48 - $33.98 The Senior BSA/AML Investigator is responsible for performing a wide variety of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Global Sanctions responsibilities. Duties include investigating BSA/AML cases as assigned by BSA Management as well as cases arising from independent reviews of transaction and BSA/AML monitoring reports.

Education and Experience:

• 3 years prior experience investigating, reporting and decisioning various types of BSA, AML and OFAC alerts at a financial institution or equivalent.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Economic/Financial Crime Management or Criminal Justice or equivalent experience or certifications
• Knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act requirements

Skills and Abilities:

• Team player with strong organizational, communication, analytical and PC skills (especially Excel)
• Ability to research/analyze data and recognize/evaluate patterns of customer activity
• Must be a skilled investigator with understanding of types of fraud, money laundering, and terrorist financing that can occur in a banking environment.
• Must have the ability to professionally present information (orally and in writing) and respond to questions from Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, and Officers of the Court.
• Must have the ability to work multiple inquiries/investigations simultaneously

Tasks Performed:

• 60% Complete case investigations derived from MIS reports, employee referrals, media referrals, criminal subpoenas, etc., and complete SARs when appropriate.
• 10% Review and analyze MIS reports generated from BAM+ to detect unusual activity. Create BSA case investigations when appropriate.
• 15% Maintain various databases and logs including the Enhanced Due Diligence, the Unusual Activity Referral database, BSA Case Log, and the BAM+.
• 5% Review and verify OFAC compliance reports
• 5% Work closely with various departments to assist them in complying with BSA/OFAC, CIP and Patriot Act requirements.
• 5% Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Communicate effectively with internal and/or external customers
• Stationary 75% of the time or greater
• Move objects up to a maximum of 10 lbs

Why Work at NBT

At NBT we empower people to grow, innovate, and thrive through meaningful work, a supportive culture and opportunities to make a real impact in your community because your success drives our success.

Wellbeing

At NBT, we value and support your wellbeing by offering generous time-off policies, wellness initiatives and flexible work arrangements, so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

Community Involvement

NBT believes community involvement fosters our success and the success of those around us. Through volunteer service and charitable partnerships, we empower our employees to make a positive impact beyond the workplace.

Culture

NBT believes in creating a workplace where every voice matters and every team member feels empowered to contribute. With supportive leadership, we foster an environment where employees are connected, inspired, and valued.

Career Development

Whether you're just starting your career or serve in a senior leadership role, your growth and development are our priority. NBT provides a wide variety of development programs and tools for you to reach your full potential.

Total Rewards

NBT recognizes and rewards your contributions with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and performance-based incentives ensuring you feel valued every step of the way.

Business Stability

NBT has built a reputation as a stable financial institution by growing our people and our business, evolving our processes and managing risk. We've weathered the market's ups and downs for over 165 years, all while charting a well-defined growth plan.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• Generous Paid Time Off: At least 22 days annually, prorated in the year of hire.
• Parental Leave: Six weeks of paid leave at 100% of your salary.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Includes employer contributions to HSA for High Deductible Health Plan participants.
• Dental and Vision Coverage: Ensuring your overall health and well-being.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: For healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Employer-Paid Disability Coverage: Both short-term and long-term, with an option to purchase additional long-term coverage.
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid basic life insurance, with an option to purchase supplemental coverage.
• Voluntary Benefits: Including hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage.
• Retirement Plans: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer matching, an optional Roth 401(k), and a pension plan to help secure your future.
• Adoption Assistance: Supporting your growing family.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education and career growth.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to support and resources.
• Pet Insurance: For all your furry friends.
• Financial and Banking Services: Various banking services benefits and financial planning assistance.

Benefits for Part-Time Employees Working 20+ Hours/Week:

• Medical Coverage: Includes employer contributions to HSA for High Deductible Health Plan participants.
• Dental and Vision Coverage: Ensuring your overall health and well-being.
• Voluntary Benefits: Including hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage.
• Generous Parental Leave: Six weeks of paid leave at 100% of your salary.

Benefits for All Part-Time Employees:

• Retirement Plans: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer matching, an optional Roth 401(k), and a pension plan for employees who work at least 1,000 hours in a calendar year, all designed to help secure your future
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave: For your health and safety.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to support and resources.
• Financial and Banking Services: Various banking services benefits and financial planning assistance.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.