Compliance BSA/AML Analyst

Compliance BSA/AML Analyst 100% Onsite position Job Description: As a BSA/AML Analyst at International Payout Systems Inc. (i-payout), you will leverage your transactional monitoring, data, and analytical skills to ensure the BSA/AML/OFAC program meets federal regulations. Your role will involve enhancing BSA/AML/OFAC controls, identifying and defending against emerging financial threats, and improving overall process and team efficiency across all payment platforms, products, and services. i-payout is a leading provider of payout solutions for clients with a significant number of contractors, freelancers, and agents globally, focusing on four core verticals: freelance, direct sales, esports, and insurance industries. Key Responsibilities: Transactional Monitoring & Analysis: Analyze transaction reports to determine if further investigation or enhanced due diligence is necessary. Review user and merchant activity to identify suspicious behavior. Regulatory Compliance: Fulfill regulatory obligations, including filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs), and ensuring proper documentation. BSA/AML/OFAC Controls: Develop expertise in i-payouts BSA/AML/OFAC controls, mastering related systems, data sources, and back-end controls. Process Improvement: Review current monitoring processes and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency, reduce false positives, and better detect unusual activity. Data-Driven Investigations: Utilize analytical skills to follow leads, link related activities, and uncover new fraud trends. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations, customer support, and IT teams to ensure compliance measures are embedded in platform development, transaction processes, and user interactions. Policy Development & Implementation: Collaborate on policy development, manage policy updates, ensure accuracy and currentness of documents, and maintain policies and procedures. Support Internal Audits: Assist in internal audits of existing clients and compliance processes. Risk Mitigation: Provide recommendations to develop, enhance, and operationalize policies, processes, and controls to mitigate risk. Qualifications: Experience: Minimum 3 years of BSA/AML/OFAC-related activities in the financial services industry, including financial crime investigations and money laundering monitoring. Education: High school diploma or equivalent (bachelors degree preferred). Skills: Proficiency with MS Office, particularly Excel. Ability to quickly adapt to and work with different programs (e.g., transaction monitoring software, databases, identity verification software, etc.). Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professionalism. Communication: Excellent communication skills in person, in writing, and on the telephone. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in money transfer, fintech, or regulatory settings. Familiarity with creating management reports and presentations. SQL experience. Ideal Candidate Profile: You are a creative problem-solver with excellent communication skills and a knack for working effectively in fast-paced environments. You possess a strong ability to adapt to new software and tools and can analyze data effectively to make informed decisions.