Summary

The BSA Fintech Analyst reports to the Director of BSA and assists with the oversight and management of the Dickinson Financial Corporation (“DFC”) Fintech BSA/AML Program specific to the Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) segment. The BSA Fintech Analyst is responsible for specific aspects of the BaaS BSA/AML Program listed below in collaboration with the Director of BSA on a regular basis. The BSA Fintech Analyst is responsible for a variety of functions in support of our mission to provide BaaS in a safe, sound, and compliant manner while also working to identify, monitor, investigate & report suspicious activity relating to fraud, money laundering, or other suspected violations of law. This position is responsible for ensuring that all related actions are tracked to completion with accurate and timely reporting to the appropriate parties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and maintaining BaaS policy and procedures consistent with current regulations, including those pertaining to the BSA, AML, CIP, and OFAC.

• Assist the Director of BSA with the evaluation of prospective Fintech’s, including interviews, policy, and procedure review, evaluating risks.

• Monitor BaaS partners’ daily execution of processes/procedures pertaining to BSA/AML/CFT and OFAC. Monitor to ensure timely investigations pertaining to suspicious activity and/or potential fraudulent transactions.

• Assist in gathering data for reporting as needed for various levels of management up to and including the Board of Directors.

• Assist in gathering documentation for BaaS BSA/AML exams, audits, model validations, law enforcement requests, subpoenas, etc.

• Assist in BaaS search requests and documentation for Section 314(a) of the Patriot Act and serve as a 314(b) contact for the Bank.

• Ensure preparation of regulatory reports is accurate, timely, appropriately documented, and

• Investigate and prepare all BaaS suspicious activity report (SAR) recommendations to ensure strong and accurate reporting is being presented for filing.

• Maintain reasonable Quality Control results on all BaaS report filings.

• Assist with other business line collaborations for process streamlining/improvement.

• Actively participate in career development, 1:1's, department meetings and complete other specified duties related to BSA compliance as may be assigned.

• Attend BSA/AML compliance training sessions to maintain current knowledge of industry best practices, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to BSA/AML/CFT.

• Conduct all duties in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Bank policies and

• Contact branch associates and other business units for clarification of client activity, as needed, while maintaining client information in complete confidence.

• Make sound, risk-based conclusions and recommendations to clear activity or conduct additional monitoring.

• Understand, embody, communicate, and instill corporate initiatives and vision, including the Six Pillars of Success.

• Regular attendance required, working at the assigned worksite, or assigned remote location during regular business hours and/or assigned hours.

Compensation & Benefits

The BSA Fintech Analyst III position pays a range of $70,000 - $90,000 based on experience. This position is eligible for additional incentive compensation monthly, based on achievement of established incentive goals.

Full‐time associates are eligible for our benefits package:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401(k) plan

• Company paid life insurance.

• Short and Long-term disability insurance

• Company paid vacation, paid leave and holidays.

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is hired.

Skills

• Three to four years of investigations experience in BSA/AML compliance,

• Good understanding of BaaS, Fintech, banking or financial business operations and systems, preferred.

• Ability to manage and conduct logical

• Ability to work with complex concepts with minimal

• Ability to be adaptable and flexible while responding to deadlines on assignments and workflow fluctuations in a multi-task, high-volume environment.

• Ability to establish working relationships with branch associates and other business units as well as maintain effective working relationships externally.

• Ability to handle confidential information in a mature and professional

• Ability to identify potentially suspicious client

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

• Focus, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a strong attitude in favor of high- quality work.

• Self-motivated and results oriented.

• Strong organizational skills.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related major or relevant work

• Experience with BSA/AML interdiction software required. Verafin or Unit 21 software preferred.

• Experience making quick, high-quality decisions on more complex

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Physical Requirements

The work environment is typical of a standard office setting. The position is sedentary, exerting 0 – 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. It involves sitting most of the time but may also involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Reaching may be required involving extending arms in any direction. Office equipment, such as a computer and telephone will be used requiring the use of hands and fingers to manipulate a keyboard or keypad. Visual ability to read a computer screen or written documents is necessary. Speaking ability to express or exchange ideas; impart oral information to customers or to the public; or convey detailed or important spoken instructions by means of the spoken word is required. Hearing is necessary to receive detailed information through oral communication.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Academy Bank and Armed Forces Bank provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. If you need an accommodation for any part of the employment process, please e-mail humanresources@dfckc.com.