Assistant BSA Officer

• Prepare compliance and other reports by accurately documenting findings, preparing, reviewing, submitting Suspicious Activity Reports and Currency Transaction Reports to ensure understanding of exam results, comply with the Bank Secrecy Act and other acts, laws and regulations.
• Assist the BSA/AML/OFAC/CIP Compliance Officer with administering the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Act and OFAC Policy of First Citizens Community Bank and with overseeing compliance in the branch offices and departments of the bank. Also assist the BSA Officer in an appraisal of internal controls to determine the propriety and level of compliance with laws, regulations and Bank policies and procedures, including reviewing government lists for possible matches with OFAC and 314A lists against the bank’s customer files; assisting with internal auditors and federal examiners in compiling information as requested.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the BSA Compliance Specialists and BSA Compliance Assistants in regard to the daily functions of their job duties, including acting as back-up and assisting with CTR review and submission.
• Perform a variety of duties related to the BSA/AML monitoring system; including but not limited to, review of scenario parameters, alert handling, and data feed management.
• Perform operational support duties as needed, such as verifying new CIF set-ups, photo IDs, and W-9s.
• Develop and maintain a personal program for maintaining an adequate level of knowledge in compliance and security matters, ensuring tactful and diplomatic interaction with employees contacted during reviews and demonstrates personal and interpersonal behavior, attitude, judgment, communication and initiative with customers and employees to ensure an acceptable degree of performance.

• Three-plus years of general banking or related experience.
• General knowledge and understanding of compliance and security-related laws and regulations such as the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Act/OFAC.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Personal computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet, data entry and data retrieval.
• Ability to use position-related software programs.
• Education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent educational experience. (preferred)
• Auditing experience and or knowledge or accounting principles, auditing standards and techniques. (preferred)
• Specialized and position-related education and training. (preferred)

Work for one of the nation's top community banks!

Our goal is to support the growth of the communities we serve. First Citizens has a knack for hiring the finest and brightest employees; we understand how fostering their growth builds loyalty and impacts customer service. Our employees are our strongest asset. So, we accommodate families, invest in our employees' future, and recognize hard work.

First Citizens Community Bank is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status or characteristic.

BENEFITS: Comprehensive benefit package to include:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k w/ company match
• Paid time off; paid holidays
• Group and voluntary life insurance and disability insurance
• Aflac supplemental plans
• Employee Assistance Program