Anti Money Laundering Quality Assurance Analyst

Title: BSA/AML Quality Assurance Analyst (HYBRID)

 Miami Lakes, FL

Position Type

Full Time - Permanent

Area of Interest

Risk

Req Num

6459

Location: Miami Lakes United States

Job Description:

BankUnited (NYSE: BKU) is a national bank headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida with banking centers in Florida, the New York metropolitan area, Dallas and Atlanta. BankUnited has two subsidiaries, Pinnacle Public Finance headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona and Bridge Funding Group headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial and collaborative culture encompassing the best minds, the brightest talent and the boldest decision makers.

BankUnited is honored to announce that we have been included on the Newsweek and Statista America's Most Trusted Companies Award List!

BankUnited has been recognized by Newsweek for two outstanding awards in 2023 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters, which acknowledges our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace.

Our Culture

At BankUnited, we foster a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees have the opportunity to advance, grow and achieve their goals. Our rally cry is to GO FOR MORE, a call to action to go above and beyond to provide the best customer experience to every client and to GO FOR MORE in your career.

Why BankUnited

Working for BankUnited offers you exciting challenges and opportunities to advance your professional development, while empowering you to deliver and be your best. We are happy to report the average tenure according to LinkedIn insights is 8.3 years. We strive to provide a competitive benefits plan to our employees and are proud to have been nationally ranked #1 as one of the 2023 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America by Springbuk and awarded HEALTHIEST EMPLOYER by the South Florida Business Journal since 2020.

As a company, we believe we are only as successful as our people and are committed to providing training and innovative resources that prepare you to reach your full potential. That's why in addition to tuition reimbursement, we provide our employees with exciting career coaching, courses and training through our own GO FOR MORE Academy and mentoring opportunities through our iCARE (Inclusive Community of Advocacy, Respect and Equality) program.

At BankUnited, we strive to provide our employees with a work life balance. Specifically, retail branches operate 5 days a week Monday - Friday, excluding evening and/or weekend hours. For many of our positions, we offer a hybrid work environment, as well as a remote work environment for designated positions.

If you thrive in a fast-paced collaborative work environment, Apply Now and start your journey with BankUnited today!

SUMMARY: The BSA/AML Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for performing BSA Surveillance, Due Diligence, and OFAC/CTR quality assurance reviews of alerts generated by the Bank's transaction monitoring system, cases created from the alerts, and/or related forms. The QA Analyst will identify, document, and report findings to BSA QA Manager to ensure compliance with the Bank's established BSA/AML program. The candidate will also facilitate BSA training on both an internal and enterprise basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and special projects may be assigned.

• Understand and ensure compliance with the execution of BSA/AML/OFAC policy and procedures.
• Perform QA reviews of alert/case processes for BSA Surveillance and BSA Due Diligence to evaluate the work product for quality, accuracy, and sound decision making.
• Perform QA reviews of OFAC monitoring processes and CTR filings.
• Provide feedback and communicate effectively with peers on the results of QA reviews.
• Assist the BSA supervisors/managers in preparing QA reports and the execution of special projects or reviews, as required.
• Report and escalate all concerns or findings on the results of QA testing clearly and objectively to BSA supervisors/managers.
• Provide recommendations to BSA supervisor/manager to enhance BSA/AML/OFAC policy and procedures based on QA review assessments to improve quality and consistency.
• Assist the BSA supervisors/managers in preparing training sessions for BSA business units to address identified risks or gaps in BSA/AML procedures or processes.
• Adhere to all designated time frames, manage workflow to the specified deadlines and complete responsibilities in a satisfactory manner.
• Interact with bank examiners, internal auditors, and compliance personnel during BSA and AML related audits, if necessary.
• Complete all job-related training in a timely manner and attend seminars or continuing education, as directed.
• Provide support in connection with BSA training requirements.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Perform any other assignments as directed by BSA QA Manager
• Adheres to and complies with applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to anti-money laundering (i.e. Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, etc.).
• Adheres to Bank policies and procedures and completes required training.
• Identifies and reports suspicious activity.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree or commensurate work experience required

EXPERIENCE

• 7-9 Years banking experience, with emphasis on BSA Compliance required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) preferred Or
• Anti-Money Laundering Certified Associate (AMLCA) preferred