We’re always looking for diverse, talented, service-oriented people to join our exceptional team.
BSA Specialist - TemporaryThe pay range for this position is listed below. Our pay ranges are built to allow for candidates with various levels of skill and experience to be considered, as well as for room for growth and tenure achieved in a role over time. Typical new hire salary offers fall within the minimum to midpoint of a pay range for many candidates. Any offer extended to a candidate will be based upon their unique set of knowledge, skills, education, and experience as well as internal equity.
Pay Range:
$29.79 - $44.68Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40- Performs daily review, monitoring, and analysis of various reports, logs, and transaction data to identify trends, unusual activity, and monitor large day to day account activity and determine if transactions are suspicious in nature.
- Participates in efforts to collect and analyze metrics utilizing existing internal reporting tools to continually improve processes and reports owned by the business unit.
- Reviews and files timely Currency Transaction Reports based on aggregated cash transactions including ATM and multiple branch deposits and/or withdrawals.
- Utilizes BSA/AML automated system and various reports to identify suspicious activity and perform moderately complex investigations to identify Bank Secrecy Act issues such as money laundering, terrorist financing, internal / external fraud schemes, structuring, and illegal money service business activity.
- Demonstrates proficiency in investigative practices associated with an experienced investigator (conduct interviews, collect data, compile documentation and evidence, maintain accurate notes, develop initial and ongoing reports of investigations, prepare comprehensive, accurate and timely Suspicious Activity Reports).
- Reviews and investigates OFAC alerts for a determination of actual OFAC match or false match, and responds to OFAC related questions from branches and various departments.
- Conducts enhanced due diligence searches on high-risk accounts and entities.
- Maintains the Credit Union’s centralized list of customers exempt from large currency transaction reporting requirements.
- Researches current laws and regulations through government and other journals, publications and manuals. Reads, researches, interprets and generally stays abreast of the requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act.
- Assists in preparing documentation for and coordination of audits and examinations by regulatory agencies.
- Assists teammembers with specific BSA and OFAC related questions.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with regulatory compliance and assigned training requirements including but not limited to BSA regulations corresponding to their specific job duties. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary and other employment related actions.
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience required
- 1-3 years of prior relevant experience required
- CAMS – Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist preferred
- Entry level knowledge in BSA, AML, CIP and OFAC laws and regulations, and related best practices required.
- Knowledge of concepts, practices and compliance techniques for the financial services industry
- Ability to understand complex legal and regulatory issues and laws
- Understanding of methodologies for researching and analyzing compliance issues
- Understanding of reporting requirements of various regulatory agencies
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
- Familiarity with Symitar system and reports Preferred
- Familiarity with anti-money laundering applications Preferred
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. SchoolsFirst FCU is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or genetic information.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience
- 1-3 years of prior relevant experience
- Entry-level knowledge of BSA, AML, CIP, and OFAC laws, regulations, and best practices
- Knowledge of financial services compliance concepts, practices, and techniques
- Ability to understand complex legal and regulatory issues and laws
- Understanding of compliance research and analysis methodologies
- Understanding of regulatory agency reporting requirements
- Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
- CAMS Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist certification
- Familiarity with the Symitar system and reports
- Familiarity with anti-money-laundering applications
SchoolsFirst FCU Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SchoolsFirst FCU and has not been reviewed or approved by SchoolsFirst FCU.
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Healthcare Strength — Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families is prominently featured and stands out as a core element of total rewards. Additional protections like life and disability insurance reinforce confidence in the benefits package.
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Retirement Support — A strong employer 401(k) match with clear vesting, combined with financial wellness resources, signals meaningful long-term support. Retirement offerings are positioned as a key differentiator within total compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO from the start, paid holidays, and options like PTO cash-out plus special leave days broaden time-off flexibility. Time-away benefits are emphasized as an important component of overall value.
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What We Do
Since our founding in 1934, we have been singularly focused on one thing: providing World-Class Personal Service and financial security to California school employees and their families. This isn't just something we say — everything we do, every decision we make, is with an unwavering commitment to serving the best interests of Members. Although we offer products and services similar to other financial institutions, our structure and culture are vastly different. Banks are for profit, while credit unions are Member-owned financial cooperatives, meaning our excess earnings are returned to our Members in the form of lower rates on loans, higher rates on savings, low-to-no fees, and many complimentary services. We take to heart the "people helping people" philosophy, the principle on which credit unions were founded. We pledge ourselves to this idea through our steadfast dedication to Member service and actively supporting the communities we serve through events, donations, scholarships, and financial literacy programs. Today, we're the largest credit union serving school employees, and the largest in California with more than 1.5 million Members and more than $36 billion in assets. Our financial stability can be attributed to one thing: continually providing our Members with World-Class Personal Service to help them better their financial lives.
