Senior BSA/AML Analyst
Teachers Federal Credit Union, Hauppauge, NY, United States
Brief Description
Join Our Team
For over 70 years, Teachers Federal Credit Union has been committed to guiding members toward building a strong financial foundation today for a better tomorrow. Recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions in 2025, Teachers has grown into one of the nation’s leading credit unions. As we expand our reach across the country, we remain focused on being both a Best Place to Bank and a Best Place to Work. From part-time roles to executive leadership positions, Teachers offers a wide range of meaningful career opportunities.
This position is not fully remote, must be able to work onsite in our Hauppauge headquarters.
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time we are not able to consider applicants that require sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment visa status.
Summary The Senior BSA Analyst is responsible for ensuring the credit union’s compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, and other related regulatory requirements.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of eight years directly related experience required
Minimum five years of BSA/AML experience required
Experience reviewing AML & OFAC alerts, investigating cases, and developing recommendations required
Excellent working knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA Patriot Act, Office of Foreign Asset Control required
Financial crimes certification required (e.g., ACAMS, CAFP, ACSS, etc.)
Research skills, including conducting open source/internet research using a variety of sites and methods required
Excel, Word, PowerPoint and project-related tools
Core customer information system experience (Fiserv/DNA) and WirExchange or similar required
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Job Responsibilities
Conducts and oversees complex investigations of suspicious activity, including preparation and filing of Suspicious Activity Reports
Conducts AML case investigations, SAR writing and filing, AML and OFAC alerts clearing, and CTR processing.
Conducts complex case reviews for subpoenas and unusual activity referrals
Presents case findings and provides recommendations and prepares SAR narratives for FinCEN filing, Monitors accounts and researches complex transactions for indicators of unusual or suspicious activity
Leverages understanding of suspicious activity scenarios and automated alert and case management systems to complete alert and case investigation
Escalates potentially unusual or suspicious activity, or potential OFAC/sanctions issues
Provides subject matter expertise and guidance to business and operations teams on BSA/AML and OFAC policies and procedures
Acts as a subject matter expert and mentor to junior analysts, and works closely with internal departments to ensure the CU maintains a strong culture of compliance
Supports quality assurance activities, including remediating identified gaps, developing training and guidance, and other actions as needed to improve quality of alert and case products.
Complies with 314(a) and 314(b) (PATRIOT Act) information sharing responsibilities and responds to subpoena and law enforcement inquiries
Reviews customer accounts to comply with CDD/EDD program requirements
Identifies and reports on changing trends in anti-money laundering, staying informed on industry best practices, emerging risks, and changes to applicable BSA/AML and banking regulations.
Prepares, reviews and submits Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) including performing secondary reviews to ensure completeness, accuracy and timely submission
Reviews OFAC alerts and cases, applying understanding of sanctions regulations and reporting requirements, and escalating for action
Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits Of Joining The Teachers Team We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:
This position is eligible for our annual discretionary bonus program. Some positions within the credit union also qualify for quarterly performance incentives
Paid time off for vacation, personal days, and holidays
401(k) company contribution
Teachers pays 100% of Dental & Vision premium
Tuition reimbursement is offered to full‑time employees
Exclusive employee discount of 0.96% APR on credit card loans and a 1.00% APR on all other loans through Teachers
The good faith range for this position is $36.05 - $43.22 an hour. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications and operational needs. The salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
All candidates will be subject to a background check, credit check, and drug test to determine employment eligibility. To learn more about Teachers and to view a full list of our job opportunities please visit https://www.teachersfcu.org/about/careers
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This position is not fully remote, must be able to work onsite in our Hauppauge headquarters.
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time we are not able to consider applicants that require sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment visa status.
Summary The Senior BSA Analyst is responsible for ensuring the credit union’s compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, and other related regulatory requirements.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of eight years directly related experience required
Minimum five years of BSA/AML experience required
Experience reviewing AML & OFAC alerts, investigating cases, and developing recommendations required
Excellent working knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA Patriot Act, Office of Foreign Asset Control required
Financial crimes certification required (e.g., ACAMS, CAFP, ACSS, etc.)
Research skills, including conducting open source/internet research using a variety of sites and methods required
Excel, Word, PowerPoint and project-related tools
Core customer information system experience (Fiserv/DNA) and WirExchange or similar required
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Job Responsibilities
Conducts and oversees complex investigations of suspicious activity, including preparation and filing of Suspicious Activity Reports
Conducts AML case investigations, SAR writing and filing, AML and OFAC alerts clearing, and CTR processing.
Conducts complex case reviews for subpoenas and unusual activity referrals
Presents case findings and provides recommendations and prepares SAR narratives for FinCEN filing, Monitors accounts and researches complex transactions for indicators of unusual or suspicious activity
Leverages understanding of suspicious activity scenarios and automated alert and case management systems to complete alert and case investigation
Escalates potentially unusual or suspicious activity, or potential OFAC/sanctions issues
Provides subject matter expertise and guidance to business and operations teams on BSA/AML and OFAC policies and procedures
Acts as a subject matter expert and mentor to junior analysts, and works closely with internal departments to ensure the CU maintains a strong culture of compliance
Supports quality assurance activities, including remediating identified gaps, developing training and guidance, and other actions as needed to improve quality of alert and case products.
Complies with 314(a) and 314(b) (PATRIOT Act) information sharing responsibilities and responds to subpoena and law enforcement inquiries
Reviews customer accounts to comply with CDD/EDD program requirements
Identifies and reports on changing trends in anti-money laundering, staying informed on industry best practices, emerging risks, and changes to applicable BSA/AML and banking regulations.
Prepares, reviews and submits Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) including performing secondary reviews to ensure completeness, accuracy and timely submission
Reviews OFAC alerts and cases, applying understanding of sanctions regulations and reporting requirements, and escalating for action
Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits Of Joining The Teachers Team We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:
This position is eligible for our annual discretionary bonus program. Some positions within the credit union also qualify for quarterly performance incentives
Paid time off for vacation, personal days, and holidays
401(k) company contribution
Teachers pays 100% of Dental & Vision premium
Tuition reimbursement is offered to full‑time employees
Exclusive employee discount of 0.96% APR on credit card loans and a 1.00% APR on all other loans through Teachers
The good faith range for this position is $36.05 - $43.22 an hour. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications and operational needs. The salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
All candidates will be subject to a background check, credit check, and drug test to determine employment eligibility. To learn more about Teachers and to view a full list of our job opportunities please visit https://www.teachersfcu.org/about/careers
Click here to view: California Privacy Notice
#J-18808-Ljbffr