Advisor, Bank Secrecy (Investigations Team Lead)

The Advisor, Bank Secrecy (Team Lead) is responsible for the execution of the BSA/AML and regulatory compliance preventive quality control interventions, as well as the direct supervision & coaching of BSA Analysts. This position will be working on a hybrid modality and is based in San Juan, PR.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly oversee and supervise multiple BSA investigations analysts.
• Revise regulatory policies and procedures with appropriate testing to ensure compliance across all business units.
• Provide effective review of the work product conducted by BSA analysts for sufficiency and quality. Afterwards, is responsible for providing case feedback and coaching to ensure corrective measures, if needed.
• After proper validation is responsible for directly filling all Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) made by Analysts
• Responsible reviewing assessing, and reporting on the effectiveness and quality of the work product from various BSA functions, including Know Your Client (KYC) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), among others.
• Work with EDD/CDD & Monitoring units to ensure accurate and timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Apply established Quality Control testing, reporting and assessment standards and also assist in the improvement and development of enhanced Quality Control reporting, testing and assessment standards.
• Identify gaps and deficiencies in related BSA functions, processes, policies and procedures as well as implement corrective actions and track gap remediation.
• Review and consolidate testing results into period based reports for Compliance Management.
• Responsible for maintaining quality assurance remediation log and project management of remediation efforts.
• Serve as liaison to the Investigations Unit, in order to support the SAR filing process or investigations.
• Support and contribute as subject matter expert to BSA / AML Training Coordinator.
• Other duties as assigned

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or any other related field.
• Five (5) or more years of demonstrated operations, compliance, anti-money laundering and Bank Secrecy compliance experience in the financial services industry required. Direct supervisory experience is required. Banking experience is required.
• Minimum education and experience required can be substituted with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.
• Strong knowledge of the BSA, AML and OFAC’s general dispositions and requirements.
• Strong understanding of testing and quality assurance standards, processes and techniques.
• Flexibility and ability to manage multiple tasks with varying priority and deadlines at the same time.
• Risked based decision making, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Exhibits strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both: English and Spanish required.  Technical writing ability required.

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WORK AUTHORIZATION & ELEGIBILITY:

• Legally authorized to work in the US is required. This position is of indefinite duration and requires candidates to have permanent or ongoing work authorization.
• Employee is responsible for maintaining eligible work authorization throughout his tenure with the organization.

Oriental is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/Affirmative Action for Veterans/Workers with Disabilities)

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