BSA Officer

at  RADIFI FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

RadiFi Credit Union (previously known as Jax Federal Credit Union) is seeking BSA Officer to manage the credit union’s BSA/Fraud functions ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and credit union policies and procedures: Responsible for BSA, AML, OFAC, FInCEN, CIP, and USA Patriot compliance, Fraud monitoring, detection and investigation. Manages the Fraud Team and makes recommendations to management relating to fraud mitigation. Serves as administrator for the Verafin BSA/AML and Fraud software tool and Lexis Nexis Instant ID insuring full utilization of functionalities. Responsible for related risk assessments, policies, and procedures. Assists with creation of related staff training. Serves as the Credit Union Contact for NCUA consumer affairs.
Has managerial responsibilities over the BSA/Fraud team. Manages, coordinates and reviews the work of assigned staff. Recommends candidates for employment, conducts performance evaluations and salary reviews for assigned staff, and applies company policy. There is limited supervision and inspection of work for this role. The position is expected to have a notable impact on current financial or strategic organizational goals and objectives.
This position is eligible for hybrid work.
Major Duties and Responsibilities

FRAUD & LOSS MITIGATION:

• Mitigate fraud losses through fraud prevention, early detection, fraud investigations and recovery.
• Stay informed of best practices for fraud prevention. Make recommendations to management for policies, procedures and system settings to mitigate fraud.
• Process returned deposit checks and react to potential fraud quickly, keep retail informed of losses due to no holds. Share information for communal learning. Track losses and trends.
• Utilizes internal/external resources to detect investigate and analyze potential fraud including shared branching reports. Conduct suspicious activities investigations.
• Supervise the fraud specialist daily work.
• Ensure all bond claims are accurate and filed in a timely manner.
• Ensure the credit union has a robust program of monitoring for Red Flags of Identity theft.
• Assist retail with questions, provide guidance on check holds and fraud related issues.
  Performs other job related duties as assigned.
  Knowledge and Skills
  Experience:
  Two to Five years of similar or related experience, including time spent in preparatory positions. Experience in an operations role with a financial institution encompassing a broad knowledge of products and services is required. Strong familiarity with compliance related issues, check holds, CTRs and SARs is required. Fraud investigation experience is preferred.
  Education/Certifications/Licenses:
  A two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school. Maintains required certification(s) for the role of BSA Compliance Officer Maintains Certified Fraud Examiner Certificate.
  Interpersonal Skills:
  Normal courtesy in dealing with others is required. Work involves minimal contacts, usually within the organization. Contact usually involves routine, non-sensitive issues within the department.

Other Skills:

• Strong technology skills, communication skills and investigative skills are required.
• Detail oriented.
• Able to deal with auditors and examiners as well as senior management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Must be able to study regulations and take certification exams.

  ADA Requirements
  Physical Requirements:
  Is able to bend, sit, and stand in order to perform primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs. Must be capable of climbing / descending stairs in an emergency situation. Must be able to operate routine office equipment including computer terminals and keyboards, telephones, copiers, facsimiles, and calculators. Must be able to routinely perform work on a computer for an average of 6-8 hours per day, when necessary. Must be able to work extended hours or travel off site whenever required or requested by management. Must be capable of regular, reliable and timely attendance.
  Working Conditions:
  Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled shared work area with minimal noise.
  Mental and/or Emotional Requirements:
  Must be able to perform job functions independently or with limited supervision and work effectively either on own or as part of a team. Must be able to read and carry out various written instructions and follow oral instructions. Must be able to complete basic mathematical calculations, spell accurately, and understand computer basics. Must be able to speak clearly and deliver information in a logical and understandable sequence. Must be capable of dealing calmly and professionally with numerous different personalities from diverse cultures at various levels within and outside of the organization and demonstrate highest levels of customer service and discretion when dealing with the public. Must be able to perform responsibilities with composure under the stress of deadlines / requirements for extreme accuracy and quality and/or fast pace. Must be able to effectively handle multiple, simultaneous, and changing priorities. Must be capable of exercising the highest level of discretion on both internal and external confidential matters.
  Acknowledgment
  Nothing in the position description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This Job description is not a contract and should not be constructed as a guarantee of employment for any period of time.
  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, disability, age, or any other category protected by law

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