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: Senior Bank Secrecy Act Analyst
This senior-level position is responsible for conducting and leading complex BSA/AML and fraud investigations, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting multi-state operations, and mentoring junior analysts. The Senior BSA Analyst serves as a subject matter expert within the BSA function and contributes to the Bank’s safe and sound growth by identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial crime risk.
Key Responsibilities
BSA/AML Compliance & Investigations
- Conduct complex BSA/AML investigations, including high-risk customer activity, unusual transaction patterns, and multi-account relationships.
- Prepare, review, and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and strong regulatory documentation.
- Perform advanced Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews, particularly for higher-risk customers and commercial relationships.
- Conduct ongoing reviews of customer risk ratings and ensure alignment with the Bank’s risk-based approach.
- Oversee accurate and timely preparation of Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs)
- Prepare and review Designation of Exempt Persons (DOEP) and conduct annual exemption reviews.
Monitoring & Quality Control
- Review and disposition complex transaction monitoring alerts beyond initial triage.
- Provide oversight and quality assurance of alert dispositions completed by junior analysts.
- Recommend enhancements to monitoring parameters and investigative processes to support a growing multi-state institution.
- Assist in maintaining documentation standards to ensure regulatory defensibility.
Regulatory & Enterprise Support
- Support regulatory examinations and internal audits, including preparation of documentation and responses to examiner inquiries.
- Contribute to the BSA/AML and OFAC risk assessments, particularly as the Bank expands products, services, and geographic footprint.
- Assist the BSA Supervisor in updating policies and procedures to reflect regulatory changes and operational growth.
- Serve as a liaison between BSA Compliance and other departments, providing guidance and training to enhance first-line awareness.
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QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 5-10 years of experience in Banking or Other Financial Services
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in BSA/AML and/or Fraud Investigations
- A passion for all things related to Financial Crimes Compliance
- Strong working knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC regulations, and Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
- Experience with transaction monitoring and case management systems.
- Strong analytical writing and documentation skills.
- Ability to exercise sound, independent judgement with limited supervision.
- CAMS, CFE, CFCS, or equivalent professional certification preferred but not required.
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 5-10 years of experience in Banking or Other Financial Services
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in BSA/AML and/or Fraud Investigations
- Strong working knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC regulations, and Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
- Experience with transaction monitoring and case management systems
- Strong analytical writing and documentation skills
- Ability to exercise sound, independent judgement with limited supervision
- CAMS, CFE, CFCS, or equivalent professional certification
- 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.
