Why Work at Bank First
At Bank First, we’re not just a bank—we’re a community. Consistently ranked among the top-performing banks in the U.S. and Wisconsin, and recognized by American Banker as one of the “Best Banks to Work For”. We combine professional excellence with a culture that truly values people. When you join Bank First, you’re joining a team that invests in your growth, supports your well-being, and celebrates your contributions.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Imagine a workplace where:
- Your career growth is supported through training, mentoring, and advancement opportunities
- Flexibility allows you to balance work and life without compromise
- Your contributions directly impact guests and communities you care about
- You’re part of a culture built on respect, collaboration, and empowerment
At Bank First, you don’t just fill a role—you make a difference. Every interaction matters, and every team member helps shape the experience our guests love.
About the Role: Bank Secrecy Act Analyst
A dedicated and detail-oriented individual is needed for the role of BSA Analyst. This position, based in Wisconsin, is essential in ensuring compliance with BSA/AML regulations and supporting the broader Financial Crimes compliance efforts within the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and File Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs): Ensure accurate and timely preparation and filing of Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Review Cash Activity for Aggregate CTR Filing: Conduct thorough reviews of cash activity, identifying transactions requiring aggregate CTR filing.
- Manage Monetary Instrument Log Entries: Maintain meticulous records of monetary instrument transactions to meet audit and compliance requirements.
- Prepare Designations of BSA Exempt Persons: Generate and submit exemptions of individuals or entities exempt from certain BSA requirements and complete annual reviews of exempt persons.
- Conduct Daily Tasks Critical to BSA Compliance Department: Execute routine tasks vital to the smooth functioning of the BSA compliance department, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Conduct Customer Due Diligence Reviews: Perform comprehensive customer due diligence reviews, identifying and mitigating potential compliance risks.
- Review Transaction Monitoring Alerts: perform triage review of monitoring alerts for potential identification of suspicious activity.
- Act as a Liaison Between BSA Compliance and Other Bank Departments: Foster effective communication and collaboration between the BSA Compliance department and other bank departments, facilitating coordination and adherence to laws and regulations.
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QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 2-5 years of experience in Banking or Other Financial Services
- Introductory to Moderate understanding of BSA/AML regulations and compliance
- A passion for all things related to Financial Crimes Compliance
- An ability and comfort in working in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
About Bank First
Headquartered in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Bank First serves communities across Wisconsin and the Illinois Stateline region. Our growth is built on relationship-based banking—getting to know our guests personally and helping them create lasting value.
Our Culture & Vision
We foster curiosity, creativity, and responsiveness while embracing individual differences. Employees are empowered with tools to succeed and supported in their careers. Our vision is to remain the top-performing, independent provider of financial services, delivering personalized solutions and value to guests and communities alike.
Our Values
Relationship Based | Community Focused | Innovative Solutions | Value Driven
Join Bank First and build a career where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and your work makes a difference every single day.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or 2-5 years of experience in Banking or Other Financial Services
- Introductory to moderate understanding of BSA/AML regulations and compliance
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Passion for Financial Crimes Compliance
What We Do
Bank First is headquartered in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Through a combination of acquisitions and de novo offices, our Bank has expanded to serve the financial needs of those throughout Wisconsin. Our growth has been achieved through our relationship-based model of banking. We take pride in knowing our customers on a personal level and working together to create value for themselves, their families, and the communities in which we live. As a result of our growth throughout the State of Wisconsin, our valued customers have access to an increased lending capacity, a wider range of products and services, an expanded branch network, and a larger team of bankers dedicated to providing superior financial solutions that are value driven. Bank First employs over 300 full-time equivalent staff and has been consistently named one of the best banks to work by American Banker. At Bank First, we strive for excellence, not only for our customers, but for our employees, community, and shareholders as well. Our focus on excellence has resulted in Bank First being recognized as one of the top performing banks in the United States. We are one of 26 banks in the country to be awarded the Raymond James Community Bankers Cup. The award recognizes the top 10% of community banks in the nation based on profitability, operational efficiency, and balance sheet metrics. Additionally, we have been recognized on the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Bank Honor Roll. As Bank First looks to the future, we will continue to focus on our relationship-based model of banking and expanding our reach throughout the State of Wisconsin. Bank First will continue to expand through organic growth and in the form of de novo branches and strategic acquisitions in the coming years and is excited for the opportunity to provide superior products and services to a larger base. Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender.
