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Who we are:

Cornerstone Capital Bancorp, Inc., headquartered in Houston, is aTexas-basedfinancial services company dedicated to helping families, businesses, and communities thrive. Throughitsprimary subsidiary, Cornerstone Capital Bank, the organizationoperatesa community and business banking franchise alongside a premier national home lending, servicing, and home insuranceplatform-basedfinancial services company dedicated to helping families, businesses, and communities thrive.

Guided by a core Mission, Vision and Convictions statement,Cornerstoneoperates17full-servicebanking locations across major Texas markets andmore than 150mortgage offices nationwide.The companyhas servednearly700,000customersthrough its family of brands, including Cornerstone Home Lending, Roscoe Bank, Peoples Bank, Cornerstone Servicing, and Cornerstone Insurance. Supported by 1,600 team members,Cornerstoneis consistently recognized as a Fortune-certified Great Place to Work and a Top Workplace.

Formed through the combination of Cornerstone Home Lending and The Roscoe State Bank, Cornerstone brings more than a century of experience and is thehighest-capitalizednew bank in Texas history.

Who we are looking for:

This position is primarily responsible for assisting the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer in developing, implementing, and administering all aspects of the bank's BSA compliance program. This includes ensuring compliance with the BSA, anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements, currency transaction reporting (CTR) and countering the financing of terrorism programs (CFT). The BSA/AML analyst will assist the bank's efforts to detect and prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illicit activities.

The BSA/AML/CFT Analyst will ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements regarding currency transaction reporting (CTR), CTR exemptions, monetary instrument recordkeeping, Office of Foreign Asset Control, Foreign Bank account Reporting, and specific USA Patriot Act Requirements including Section 311 regarding special measures to be taken against specific jurisdictions, financial institutions, transactions and types of accounts as designated by the Secretary of State and Section 314 regarding information sharing between banks, the government, and other financial institutions. This position also must evaluate new products/services to determine their applicability to cash reporting and OFAC requirements; evaluate new and changing regulations for the same; evaluate system parameters; and manage resources to ensure that risks in this area are adequately identified and addressed.

What you'll do:

• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintaining the bank's BSA/AML/OFAC/CFT compliance program.
  Conduct OFAC and 314(a) scrubs
• Advise on revisions needed to maintain BSA/AML/OFAC/CFT policies and procedures as needed.
• Identify and analyze suspicious transactions timely for potential money laundering and other suspicious activities.
• File SARs timely with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) as required.
• Ensure ongoing compliance and reporting with regulatory requirements regarding currency transaction reporting (CTR).
• Regularly report the status of ongoing compliance to the BSA officer so that they can make informed decisions about existing risk exposure and the overall effectiveness of the bank's compliance program.
• Assist with annual BSA/AML/OFAC/CFT risk assessments.
• Provide assistance with BSA/AML/OFAC/CFT training programs for all bank employees.
• Ensure that all bank employees understand their roles and responsibilities related to BSA compliance.
• Stay abreast of updates on regulatory changes and emerging trends/risks related to BSA/AML/OFAC/CFT.
• Coordinate and prepare for BSA/AML/OFAC/CFT audits and regulatory examinations.
• Respond to audit and examination findings, implement and monitor corrective actions, as necessary.
• Work closely with other departments within the bank to ensure comprehensive BSA compliance.
• Ensure proper record-keeping of all BSA/AML/OFAC/CFT activities and reports.
• Maintain documentation of policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Keep detailed records of all suspicious activity investigations and outcomes.

What you'll need to be successful:

Success in this job relies on your time management skills, organization, and positive attitude. In addition, you'll need the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant certification (e.g., CAMS, CFE) is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of banking experience in BSA/AML.
• Strong understanding of BSA/AML laws and regulations, financial crimes, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Proficient in compliance software and tools, as well as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret regulations and compare requirements to existing processes.
• Knowledge of federally recognized examination procedures to evaluate compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of all facets of banking.
• Ability to influence others, and move toward a common vision within a large organization to promote a risk management culture
• Ability to create and implement the processes to meet and exceed regulatory expectations

What we offer:

Because we recognize and reward hard work, we offer a competitive salary, Medical, Dental, Vision, Accidental Death, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, FSA, HSA, 401K, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and Paid Parental Leave benefits, as well as the opportunity for a performance based bonus based on position and department.

What to do next:

If Cornerstone sounds like the place for you (and if you have the qualifications, drive, and passion to match), we invite you to become a member of our winning team! And remember, once you're part of our Cornerstone family, we'll continue to invest in you as a valuable asset in our company. As many of our team members can tell you, there's something special about working at Cornerstone.