BSA Analyst II

at  East West Bank

Introduction:
Since 1973, East West Bank has served as a pathway to success. With over 120 locations across the U.S. and Asia, we are the premier financial bridge between the East and West. Our teams of experienced, multi-cultural professionals help guide businesses and community members on both sides of the Pacific looking to explore new markets and create new opportunities, and our sustained growth and expertise in industries like real estate, entertainment and media, private equity and venture capital, and high-tech help build sustainable businesses and expand our associates’ potential for career advancement.
Headquartered in California, East West Bank (Nasdaq: EWBC) is a top performing commercial bank with an exclusive focus on the U.S. and Greater China markets. With a strong foundation, and enterprising spirit and a commitment to absolute integrity, East West Bank gives people the confidence to reach further.
Overview:
We are currently seeking a BSA Analyst II. The BSA Analyst II reviews BSA reporting, monitoring high risk customers’ activities and file SARs. Primary function is to complete FIU reviews of the bank’s customers that may have potentially suspicious or unusual activity.
As an East West Bank employee, you will be part of a growing and stable organization that provides career path development opportunities while serving a growing and profitable market.
Responsibilities:

As a valuable East West Bank team member, your duties (not limited to) will include:

• Performing research, analysis and investigation
• Document results of reviews and escalating any potentially suspicious activity findings to management
• Reviews and investigates PSARs and File SARs based on the Monetary Instrument Log report
• Reviews weekly pipeline reports, MIL SAR review and Cash Item SAR review
• Understanding bank’s products, services, customers and geographical locations in order to conduct effective research/ investigation of accounts
• Files SARs for high risk customers if needed; Notifies the BSA Officer of suspicious activities of high risk customers
• Performs additional duties as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• 3 years in banking, BSA compliance regulations including filing SARs
• Ability to perform research on account activity and detect out of pattern behavior
• Well organized, accuracy, critical thinking to prioritize workload and use sound judgement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Compensation: The base pay range for this position is USD $28.00/Yr. - USD $34.00/Yr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location

• Performing research, analysis and investigation
• Document results of reviews and escalating any potentially suspicious activity findings to management
• Reviews and investigates PSARs and File SARs based on the Monetary Instrument Log report
• Reviews weekly pipeline reports, MIL SAR review and Cash Item SAR review
• Understanding bank’s products, services, customers and geographical locations in order to conduct effective research/ investigation of accounts
• Files SARs for high risk customers if needed; Notifies the BSA Officer of suspicious activities of high risk customers
• Performs additional duties as require