Oriental Bank is hiring an Analyst, Bank Secrecy (Investigations) to strengthen our compliance framework. In this role, you will conduct detailed financial investigations by collecting, evaluating, and analyzing information to identify money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes, determining when a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) is required. Your work is critical to ensuring the Bank's adherence to BSA, AML, and OFAC regulations.

What You'll Do

Write and prepare qualitative investigative narratives and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
Recommend relationship retention or termination in a timely manner in compliance with federal laws & regulations.
Ascertain that adequate analysis, documentation, and uniform evaluation is applied on all cases according with internal procedures.
Refer for further investigation any possible unusual activity observed within a review that is not necessarily related to the subject under analysis.
Timely follow up on information requests to ascertain prompt case review resolution to comply with regulations requirements.
Assist the business in approving OFAC inquiries and possible matches.
Establish and maintain effective liaison and communication with business, operational units, and other bank employees to enhance resolution efforts and promote BSA / AML policies and procedures.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, criminal justice, or any other related field.
Two (2) years of relevant banking related BSA/AML analysis, fraud, compliance, transactional, retail, or operational experience.
Knowledge of the BSA, AML, KYC rules and OFAC’s general dispositions and requirements.
Ability to identify and analyze unusual and suspicious transactions or activity.
In-depth analytical thinking & high attention to detail.
Effective communication skills to facilitate data gathering and follow up.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both: English and Spanish.
Legally authorized to work in the US.