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BSA/AML Investigator

Lake Elmo, MN · On-site

$51K - $101K/yr

Perform analytical reviews for suspicious activity or potential OFAC matches generated by various ... with BSA/AML and/or OFAC compliance related issues, procedures, as well as daily regulatory ...

The Senior AML/CFT Analyst is responsible for assisting the AML/CFT Officer and Assistant Officer in the administration, monitoring and ongoing improvement of the Bank's BSA/AML/OFAC Program to ...

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How much do bsa aml contract analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for bsa aml contract analyst in the United States is $49.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.70 and $58.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a BSA AML Contract Analyst?

A BSA AML Contract Analyst is a professional who specializes in ensuring compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, often on a contractual basis. They review, analyze, and monitor financial transactions to detect and report suspicious activities that could indicate money laundering or other financial crimes. These analysts often work with banks or financial institutions to help maintain regulatory compliance, conduct investigations, and implement risk mitigation measures. Their work is essential in preventing financial crimes and maintaining the integrity of the financial system.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a BSA AML Contract Analyst?

To thrive as a BSA AML Contract Analyst, you need a solid understanding of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, financial crime compliance, and the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), often supported by a relevant degree or certification such as CAMS. Familiarity with transaction monitoring systems, case management software, and regulatory reporting tools is typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills help analysts excel in identifying suspicious activity and working with compliance teams. These skills and qualities are vital to ensuring regulatory compliance, mitigating financial crime risks, and protecting the institution’s reputation.

What are some common challenges faced by BSA AML Contract Analysts when working with cross-functional teams?

BSA AML Contract Analysts often collaborate closely with compliance, legal, and operations teams to ensure anti-money laundering regulations are met. A common challenge in this role is navigating differing priorities and communication styles between departments, which can impact the timely completion of investigations or reviews. Building strong working relationships and maintaining clear, consistent communication are key to overcoming these challenges. Additionally, staying up-to-date with evolving regulatory requirements and ensuring all team members are aligned can help prevent misunderstandings and ensure seamless collaboration.

What is the difference between Bsa Aml Contract Analyst vs Bsa Aml Analyst?

AspectBsa Aml Contract AnalystBsa Aml Analyst
CertificationsTypically requires BSA/AML certifications, compliance trainingSame certifications often required, with additional certifications like CAMS beneficial
Work EnvironmentFocuses on contract review, compliance monitoring, and vendor managementInvolves transaction monitoring, customer due diligence, and investigation
Employer & Industry UsageUsed mainly in financial institutions, compliance firms, and consultingCommonly employed in banks, credit unions, and financial services

The Bsa Aml Contract Analyst primarily handles compliance contracts and vendor agreements, while the Bsa Aml Analyst focuses on transaction monitoring and customer due diligence. Both roles require similar certifications and are integral to AML compliance, but they differ in daily responsibilities and work focus.

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Principal - AML/BSA Governance & Advisory (Hybrid, Richmond, VA)

Glen Allen, VA • On-site

Atlantic Union Bank
Commercial Banking • 1 - 5K employees

$39.71 - $71.49/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Atlantic Union Bank rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

While working within and across the teams in the second line of defense enterprise regulatory risk management program, the BSA/AML and OFAC Governance Program Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, and providing expert advice on regulatory risk, and working with the lines of business and partners to mitigate compliance risk. The successful candidate will be an analytical thinker, self-starting, with strong communication, influencing, relationship building, and problem solving skills. The BSA/AML and OFAC Governance Program Manager will use these skills to drive actions that sustain business objectives and processes in a well-managed and compliant way.
Position Accountabilities
Advisory
  • Maintain an understanding of BSA/AML and OFAC relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, and advisories and other regulatory bodies pertaining to economic sanctions, AML, and CTF.
  • Provide advisory guidance and effective challenge by providing responses to BSA/AML/OFAC related questions.
  • Support regulatory applicability mapping to business (or other line of defense) processes.
  • Maintain awareness of emerging risks, assess how they may impact the Bank, and develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address identified risks effectively.
  • Works with functional management to ensure risks are properly identified in new products/services and conversions by attending project meetings

Policy and Procedure Management
  • Establish and maintain policies, standards and procedures (PSPs), and controls that demonstrate adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
  • Maintains the enterprise BSA/AML and OFAC PSPs, supporting business procedural reviews for regulatory applicability and interpretation accuracy.
  • Maintains the BSA/AML and OFAC Program's intranet page on AUB's intranet site.
  • Conducts independent reviews of lines of business and applicable non-bank affiliates, BSA, AML, and Sanctions Red Flags procedures, and FIU training materials to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Publishes gap analysis memos to document reviews of procedures and tracks successful remediation of issues identified if applicable.

Risk Assessment and Issue Management
  • Collaborate in executing the life cycle of the enterprise BSA/AML and OFAC Sanctions risk assessment, including the support of addressing recommendations, recommendations and communication (e.g. status updates, office hours, etc.).
  • Monitor the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures and adjust, as necessary.
  • Support issue management activities as per enterprise standards, providing effective BSA/AML and OFAC oversight and engagement regulatory SMEs as necessary.
  • Manage oversight, status reporting and escalations, as necessary, to ensure remediation activities are fully satisfied.

Governance Oversight
  • Collaborate with other departments, including Legal, Risk Management, Systems and Data Governance, Internal Audit, and Business Units, as needed.
  • Works with functional management to ensure alignment with strategy/policies and business line objectives
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for AML and Sanctions. Collaborates and guides the lines of business and applicable non-bank affiliates on: AML and Sanctions policies and procedures, identifying control gaps and/or remediation needed; products and service advice relative to FIU impact, audits and exams; managing issues; escalating through proper channels, as needed; and recommending corrective actions for non-compliance.
  • Facilitate responses to attestations/questionnaires (e.g., Wolfsberg).
  • Facilitate vendor/contract management due diligence and reviews including ongoing risk management, performance and related contractual oversight.

Internal and External Audits
  • Coordinate and support internal and external independent assessments (exams, audits, etc.) of the BSA/AML and OFAC Sanctions compliance programs.
  • Respond to independent assessment findings and observations, supporting the oversight of remediation planning and associated corrective actions as necessary, in a timely fashion.
  • Provide status reporting on all findings, observations and related observations stemming from independent assessments.

Regulatory Training
  • Collaborates with HR and Enterprise training teams to administer BSA/AML and OFAC Sanctions training assignments for targeted and foundational training modules.
  • Track completion rates and escalate non-completion of training assignments to meet targeted completion rates.
  • Manage training needs assessment and applicability discussions and processes to ensure accurate training assignments.
  • Ensure that training materials are up-to-date and reflect current regulatory requirements and best practices.

Ethical Conduct and Integrity
  • Uphold the highest standards of professional ethics, integrity, and confidentiality in all activities related to sanctions compliance and financial crime prevention.
  • Serve as a role model for compliance and ethical behavior within the organization, fostering a culture of integrity and accountability.

Organizational Relationship
This position reports to the BSA/AML and OFAC Officer. No supervision / people management.
Position Qualifications
Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Business or a related field, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to such a degree, is preferred
  • Must have at least 7 years' experience in BSA/AML/OFAC (Sanctions) compliance.
  • Experience working with varying levels of management / teammates.
  • Technical writing background and/or procedure writing experience
  • Preferred certification such as CAMS, CAFP or other industry recognized certification(s) such as CFE, or BSA/AML PMP.

Knowledge & Skills
  • Proven background in writing and publishing policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and communicate regulations and laws to varying level of authority.
  • Demonstrated ability to build effective work relationships with primary stakeholders and colleagues while achieving stated objectives.
  • Experience in project management and negotiating skills with the ability to resolve issues while gaining consensus.
  • Ability to research, analyze and recommend improved processes.
  • Advanced written, oral, and interpersonal skills with ability to prepare and present presentations and guide internal customers.
  • Advanced PC skills including word processing, spreadsheet, process management applications, and database applications.
  • Attention to detail
  • Work independently and in a team environment
  • Extensive knowledge of the FFIEC manual
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and maintain given deadline/turnaround times for projects, enterprise question responses, etc.

Compensation offered will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location, etc.
Eligible teammates may participate in a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, retirement savings through a 401(k) plan, wellness resources, and other programs designed to support teammates' health and financial well-being, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements. In addition, certain positions may be eligible for incentive compensation, bonuses, or other variable compensation, subject to applicable plans and performance criteria. General information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found by visiting Employee Benefits | Banking Career Benefits | Atlantic Union Bank
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