Compensation: $55,000-$80,000 annually (based on experience and credentials)

Location Type: Remote

Position Type: Full Time 

The BSA Systems Administrator works within the BSA/AML Department to provide support with the maintenance of BSA and OFAC applications.This position plays an integral part in supporting Suncoast Credit Union's efforts to mitigate money laundering and terrorist financing. The BSA/AML Department assists the credit union with ensuring compliance is met for all applicable anti-money laundering and Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the BSA systems administrator for user access in model inventory and sub-models
• Troubleshoot system issues for the BSA Transaction Monitoring System (TMS), sanctions screening systems, and core banking systems
• Manage vendor tickets, including establishing new tickets, updating existing issues and providing the vendor(s) with approval to close tickets where appropriate
• Reconcile source data to BSA/AML system, document a summary of results, and resolve discrepancies identified

• Oversee systems change management administrative duties, authorized to make system configuration changes approved by BSA/AML/OFAC Officer

• Develop and maintain technical expertise associated with the user roles, rights/permissions, and which users require specific access
• Develop and maintain technical expertise associated with system functionality as assigned by the BSA leadership including the management of updates, releases, and substantial upgrades to BSA systems and models
• Develop written programs to include but not limited to system model validations, systems change management and any other requirements
• Maintains and updates BSA IT system related procedures
• Conduct administrative duties on other systems or analytical tools used by the BSA department
• Must be able to perform all duties/responsibilities of Senior BSA/AML Investigators
• Assist with audits and exams with providing change management documentation
• Assist BSA Management with ongoing business continuity testing
• Back-up the BSA Systems as a point of contact with Technology Services (IT) for BSA platform changes (such as server, network, upgrades, releases etc.) and BSA related projects
• Adhere to applicable federal laws, rules, and regulations including those related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)
• Perform additional duties as assigned by BSA Management
• Provide training, coaching and direction to new and less experienced team members and leads by example
• Maintains required performance standards for quality, communication, and promptness
• Completes Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist (BSACS) certification within one year of job start date and re-certify every 3 years
• Uphold Suncoast Credit Union’s culture, vision, and core values
• Participate in team meetings and projects by providing ideas for department improvements and efficiency opportunities
• Assists with additional tasks or projects assigned as needed by management
• Identifies and recommends process, policy, and procedure changes and/or enhancements to help prevent and mitigate AML/Terrorist Financing
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of current trends, laws, and issues affecting the area of expertise
• Attend educational events to increase professional knowledge
• Complete annual compliance and info security training to understand employees' role in maintaining effective compliance and security programs

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Finance or a related field. (A comparable combination of work experience and training may be substituted for education requirements.)
• 7+ years previous work experience in BSA/AML with a financial institution or BSA/AML industry, to include a strong technical skill set 
• Previous supervisory or management experience desired
• Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist (BSACS) certification preferred or must obtain within one year of job start date
• Basic understanding of legal and court processes
• Ability to prioritize tasks by effectively managing competing and changing priorities to meet deadlines
• Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized with task management
• Ability to analyze and resolve difficult and often complex problems or situations
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with members, staff, vendors, and government regulators
• Strong knowledge and understanding of credit union products, services, policies, and procedures
• Strong knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance
• Strong knowledge and understanding of credit union computer systems and software applications required to perform job duties

Skills

• Analytics 

Benefits 

• Financial Well-Being: Bonus Program up to 12%, 401K Matching up to 8%, Retirement Planning, Pay Increases based on Competency, Employee Loan Discounts, Flex Spending Accounts
• Wellness: Medical Coverage, Dental and Vision Coverage, Access to 4,000+ Gyms, Mental Health Resources, PTO Wellness Days, Short Term and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Work-Life Balance: 11 Paid Holidays, 3 weeks of Paid Time Off, 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Birthday PTO
• Community Involvement: Paid Volunteer Hours
• Growth: Degree Assistance up to $5,000 per year 

For more information, including additional benefits, please visit our benefits website at https://careers.suncoastcreditunion.com/benefits

Company Overview 

Suncoast Credit Union is consistently chosen as a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace because its employees genuinely #LOVEWORK! Employees flourish in an inclusive culture celebrating growth and prioritizing the community. Chartered in 1934.
For more information, please visit our careers site at https://careers.suncoastcreditunion.com/