BSA/AML Compliance Analyst
Zions Bancorporation is currently seeking a BSA/AML Compliance Analyst to join our team. This position is located in our Salt Lake City, Utah location. The ideal candidate will have the skills and experience to:
- Be responsible for performing diverse and complex analysis of AML/BSA compliance.
- Review AML exceptions derived from various prevention filters and monitoring suspicious activities.
- Perform diverse and complex analysis of potential AML suspect accounts and activities.
- Ensure accuracy of documenting and tracking of decisions.
- Review, research and make determination of suspicion on items and transactions identified according to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) via AML automated alerts or manually received reports and referrals.
- Prepare and complete required forms (as needed) for regulatory filing according to Financial Crime Enforcement Network (FinCEN) guidelines.
- Ensure that filings are completed accurately, timely and meeting regulatory requirements.
- Understand and stay current on the Red Flags and industry trends related to AML.
- Conduct AML Investigations, including customer and account level research on a wide variety of data, to detect and determine suspicious and/or illegal activity.
- Conduct background investigations as required.
- Communicate with BSA Officer, branch personnel and/or departments as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Law or a related field and 1+ years of AML/BSA experience including intelligence and investigative analysis or other compliance related experience. Financial crime investigation experience preferred. A combination of education and experience may meet job requirements.
- Basic working knowledge of AML/BSA regulatory compliance processes and procedures.
- Ability to identify unusual patterns/trends.
- Must have solid organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines, work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
- Requires good follow through, attention to detail and documentation skills.
- Must have solid research, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Must have good writing skills and be able to translate complex situations into easily understood narratives.
- Ability to be an independent thinker and to defend one's own work.
- Ability to handle delicate and/or sensitive situations.
- Strong PC skills desired with an emphasis in MS Excel and Word.
- Knowledge of bank operations preferred.
Zions Bancorporation and its affiliates and divisions (“Zions”) is an equal opportunity employer which prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment. Zions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and employment candidates and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Zions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Zions will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Zions encourages applicants of all ages.
It Zions’ policy not to discriminate because of a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members. Also, the Zions will safeguard the fair and equitable treatment of protected veteran spouses and family members with regard to all employment actions and prohibit harassment of applicants and employees because of their relationship or association with a protected veteran.
Applicants Requesting Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at careers@zionsbancorp.com or 801/844-7628. Please email your resume/cover letter, indicate what position you are interested in and include "Accommodation needed" in the subject line to ensure your information is routed to the appropriate contact.