Herring Bank is a community bank committed to operational excellence, strong risk management, and delivering innovative banking solutions to our customers.
BSA Officer
Location
United States
Posted
10 days ago
Salary
Not specified
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Role Description
This role involves leading the design, implementation, and oversight of the Bank’s BSA/AML and sanctions compliance programs.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory guidance from FinCEN, FFIEC, and other governing bodies
- Oversee the investigation and reporting of suspicious activity, including SAR and CTR filings
- Serve as the primary liaison with regulators, auditors, and law enforcement
- Develop enhanced due diligence (EDD) processes for high-risk customer segments
- Support compliance programs related to cannabis-related businesses (CRBs) in accordance with federal guidance
- Conduct enterprise-wide BSA/AML risk assessments
- Evaluate transaction monitoring systems and recommend improvements
- Provide BSA/AML training to employees and leadership
- Prepare periodic compliance reports for senior leadership and the Board of Directors
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, lending, risk management, and onboarding teams
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED with 8+ years of banking experience, or
- Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of management-level banking experience
- CAMS certification preferred
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience
- Experience with transaction monitoring, suspicious activity investigations, and regulatory reporting
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
- Must be able to pass a credit and background check
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and AML regulatory requirements
- Experience managing financial crime risk and regulatory compliance programs
- Ability to collaborate across departments and lead compliance initiatives
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Company Description
Herring Bank is a growing community bank focused on delivering innovative financial solutions while maintaining strong regulatory and risk management practices.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED with 8+ years of banking experience, or
- Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of management-level banking experience
- CAMS certification preferred
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience
- Experience with transaction monitoring, suspicious activity investigations, and regulatory reporting
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
- Must be able to pass a credit and background check
- Strong knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and AML regulatory requirements
- Experience managing financial crime risk and regulatory compliance programs
- Ability to collaborate across departments and lead compliance initiatives
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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