BSA AML Analyst

We are a hybrid, remote-office company dedicated to growing our talent anywhere!

We have onsite locations in: Sioux Falls, SD,  Phoenix, AZ,  Louisville, KY,  Troy, MI,  Franklin, TN,  Easton, PA.

At Pathward, we take tremendous pride in our purpose to create financial inclusion for all™. We are a financial empowerment company that works with innovators to increase financial availability, choice, and opportunity for all.  We strive to remove barriers that traditional institutions put in the way of financial access, and promote economic mobility by providing responsible, secure, high quality financial products.

We are a team of problem solvers and innovators who celebrate our differences and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger and well-positioned for success.  We celebrate, and embrace, our team members through our *HUMBLE*HUNGRY*SMART approach, and we believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve. 

About the Role:

The BSA/AML Risk Analyst II supports Pathward’s second line of defense for the BSA/AML/CFT and OFAC (“AML”) compliance programs. This role performs oversight and advisory activities to help ensure program elements are administered in accordance with approved policy, applicable laws and regulations, and sound industry practices. The Analyst identifies compliance risks and improvement opportunities, partners with cross-functional stakeholders to develop practical solutions, and provides consultative support to business lines and third parties.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct compliance oversight reviews of business lines and third parties to assess adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and company policy. Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls and support remediation efforts as needed. Prepare procedures, workpapers, reports, and other supporting documentation.
• Serve as a subject matter resource to help ensure documents, projects, processes, and product initiatives align with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of line-of-business guidance and standards related to AML compliance.
• Partner with business lines and third parties to implement AML initiatives and provide support through training, process documentation, and ongoing consultation.
• Provide advisory support to the first line of defense by answering questions, offering technical guidance, and assisting with issue identification and resolution.
• Support risk and compliance assessments of new or changing products, services, processes, and procedures to help ensure BSA and OFAC requirements are considered and addressed.