BSA/AML Records Specialist

Posted 4 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
19-26 Hourly
Junior
Fintech • Software • Financial Services
The Role
Maintains records and reports required under the Bank Secrecy Act and supports the bank-wide BSA/AML Compliance and Information Security programs. Responsibilities include completing compliance paperwork, reviewing OFAC reports, maintaining databases and logs, retrieving investigation records, communicating with branches, and assisting with information security surveys and risk assessments.
Summary Generated by Built In
Pay Range: $19.36 - $25.81

Provide a full range of duties as they relate to records required to be filed and maintained pursuant to the Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for preparing, retrieving and maintaining documents and reports for daily usage and review, in the administration of the Bank wide BSA/AML Compliance Program and information Security Program. Reports to the BSA Officer.

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 2+ Years Banking or customer service experience required

Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge and application of Microsoft Windows products, specifically Excel, Word
  • Good organizational and clerical skills
  • Strong written and verbal communications

Tasks Performed:

  • 40% Monitors, researches and completes the necessary paperwork to ensure that the Bank Secrecy Act is complied with.
  • 30% Review and verify OFAC compliance reports from FiServ transaction, time, loan, safe deposit and ICIF systems shareholder services.
  • 10% Maintain various databases and logs including the Unusual Activity Referral Database, Memento, BSA Case Log, and the BAM 2.0 SAR Manager.
  • 10% Assist in obtaining critical information for use in investigations. This includes, but is not limited to, record retrieval and branch communications.
  • 5% Assist in deploying surveys and risk assessments in accordance with the Bank’s Information Security Program.
  • 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.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least 2 years of banking or customer service experience
  • Knowledge and application of Microsoft Windows products, specifically Excel and Word
  • Good organizational and clerical skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

NBT Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NBT Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by NBT Bank.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match alongside a pension plan—an uncommon combination. Mentions of a match up to 6% and positive callouts of the pension reinforce depth.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits include paid holidays and substantial PTO. Generous starting PTO amounts are specifically referenced.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Resources include an Employee Assistance Program, financial wellness tools, and wellness champions, with recognition such as Cigna’s 2025 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation. Banking product discounts and development support complement these offerings.

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The Company
HQ: Norwich, NY
1,558 Employees
Year Founded: 1856

What We Do

NBT Bancorp Inc. is a financial services holding company headquartered in Norwich, N.Y. The company primarily operates through NBT Bank, N.A., a full-service community bank and two financial services companies. NBT Bank has over 150 locations in seven states with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Connecticut. NBT Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and member of FDIC. EPIC Advisors, Inc., based in Rochester, N.Y., is a full-service 401(k) plan recordkeeping firm. NBT Insurance Agency, LLC, based in Norwich, N.Y., is a full-service insurance agency.

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