BSA Specialist

Connexus Credit Union - Who We Are:

Serving members across all 50 states, Connexus Credit Union is a member-focused cooperative that is proud to return profits to member-owners through high yields for checking accounts and deposit products, as well as competitive rates on our loans. We are a remote first employer with the majority of our employees residing in the upper Midwest.

As an employer we foster collaboration and high performance to achieve excellence. We holistically care for and develop our employees to thrive personally and professionally. We are proud to share our success with our employees and those we serve.

Connexus offers an Amazing Benefits package:

• 20 days of paid time off and 10 paid holidays

• 16 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off

• 401K Retirement with up to 6% employer match

• Excellent Health, Dental, Vision insurance, including multiple plan options

• Health Savings Account with generous employer contributions

• Employer paid Life insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement from $4,000 - $7,000 per calendar year

• Robust Learning and Development program that includes an annual professional development stipend

About the Role:
Our BSA Specialist supports fraud prevention and regulatory compliance by investigating alerts and cases related to but not limited to anti-money laundering efforts. They are also applying preventative measures to mitigate risk to the credit union by filing SARs, CTRs, and following CIP processes.

Responsibilities:

• Receives and analyzes dispute, identity theft, credit bureau and fraud claims from members and employees and determines appropriate resolutions.

• Works in a dynamic, highly collaborative, fast-paced environment, where member experience and fraud prevention are the goal.

• Monitoring fraud and BSA software program (Verafin) for compliance with BSA reporting, which includes filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR).

• Receives and analyzes all currency transaction reports (CTRs) & monetary instrument logs (MILs).

• Conducts investigations and runs reports on customer identification program for loan purchase programs.

• Conducts full Customer Identification Program (CIP) and OFAC searches on all new members.

• Reviews and performs all duties associated with 314a and 314b.

• Collaborate with other Connexus departments, other financial institutions, law enforcement authorities or members when researching and resolving suspicious activity, under the direction of the BSA Analyst, BSA Manager.

Position Requirements:

• This position is Remote.

• 1+ years of related experience is Required.

• Experience in a financial institution is Required.

• Possess frontline banking experience and a solid understanding of BSA/AML, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and USA Patriot Act regulations.

• Required to hold or obtain the CBSAP certification within the first year.

• Required to possess proficient skills to open, create, and modify various documents using the Microsoft Suite (e.g. word documents, spreadsheets, email, etc.) and enter/retrieve information using various applications/systems.

• Thorough knowledge/understanding of legal and regulatory matters and industry trends.

• Self-motivated individual that is detail oriented and can accurately complete work within required time frames under minimum supervision driven by a sense of urgency.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of bank and external customers. Ability to interact with members and employees with tact, diplomacy and confidentiality.

• Must possess the ability to gather and analyze information skillfully and document those findings in a clear and concise report.

• Manage resources, time and organizational skills to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and follow through on projects.

Connexus Credit Union's Employer Recognitions:

• 2026 Best Place to Work in IT, Computer World

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans/41 CFR 60-1.4, 41 CFR 60-1.35