BSA Administrator

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the BSA Officer, this position will be responsible for the daily BSA Administrator functions. This will include conducting investigations on any suspicious activity, utilizing the Yellow Hammer BSA anti-money laundering software and working closely with the Compliance Department to ensure the bank is following current rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review daily cash reports such as Cash Transaction Detail Report, G/L Cash Trans List, Cash Exchange List
• Review and process reports on the Yellow Hammer BSA software
• Reviews of suspicious activity alerts and proper collect documentation
• Provide support and assistance to branch personnel regarding BSA questions
• Ensure proper documentation is collected at account opening
• Assist in quarterly reviews and preparing for BSA Committee meetings
• Collect audit data, analyzes, compiles and report result
• Assist in gathering documentation required for examinations
• Attend annual BSA training
• Assist Compliance Department when necessary
• Other duties as required

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting, Business and/or Finance
• Have interest in learning about BSA/AML and Regulatory Compliance

MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Math and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel
• Working knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act and its related requirements
• Ability to work within prescribed time frames
• Self-starter able to work without constant supervision

COMPLIANCE: The employee has the responsibility to acquire and maintain the required knowledge of State and Federal Banking regulations and policies and those regulations and policies inherent to position requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Typical office environment.

CONFIDENTIALITY: Confidential information concerning a customer, system, design, program or product unique to First Bank & Trust Company shall not be used for personal gain. Such information shall not be revealed to any person outside the Bank without the consent of the individual or organization involved or as otherwise permitted by law.

The statements on this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may perform other duties as assigned. In addition, all First Bank and Trust employees are expected to:

• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort.
• Help train and give guidance to other employees.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area.
• Provide customers with the highest quality of products and service.
• Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes.
• Comply with corporate policies and procedures.

First Bank and Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/AA/M/F/Disabled/Veteran