Financial Crimes Risk Analyst

Origin Bank

. Monitor, identify, report, and investigate suspicious activity related to potential money laundering, financial crimes, and terrorist financing .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeWest Monroe • Louisiana • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in BSA and AML compliance, with a strong understanding of financial crime risk assessment and the ability to analyze high-risk accounts. Proficient in using Verafin and other banking software for investigations and documentation.

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BSA Compliance ExperienceAML Regulations KnowledgeCAMS CertificationVerafin Software ProficiencyFinancial Crime Risk Assessment

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Hard Skills

Financial Crimes Risk AssessmentEnhanced Due Diligence ReviewsTransaction AnalysisRisk Mitigation StrategiesBSA RegulationsAML InvestigationsTechnical TroubleshootingData AnalysisDocumentation ManagementCustomer Information Systems

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

VerafinIBS (Core)IBS (Teller Insight)Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelOutlook

Certifications & Qualifications

CAMSCAFP

Industry Keywords

Bank Secrecy ActUSA Patriot ActOFAC RegulationsMoney Services BusinessesFinancial InstitutionsHigh-Risk AccountsSuspicious Activity ReportingCustomer Due DiligenceBeneficial OwnershipTerrorist Financing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor, identify, report, and investigate suspicious activity related to potential money laundering, financial crimes, and terrorist financing
Assess customers' financial crimes risk and ensure compliance with BSA, AML, CIP, CDD, EDD, and beneficial ownership requirements
Perform scheduled Enhanced Due Diligence reviews of high-risk accounts, including MSBs, MRBs, NBFIs, PSPs, NRAs, POATMs, and cryptocurrency businesses
Analyze transactional account trends, patterns, and identification documentation and document conclusions from high-risk customer reviews
Recommend accepting high-risk accounts, mitigating them to medium/moderate risk, or referring them for closure
Provide information to the Financial Crimes Risk Manager to update procedures for newly identified high-risk customers
Review Verafin reports for unidentified NGOs, MRBs, and MSBs; add tags and comments as needed
Evaluate transactional activity for POATMs and MSBs to identify unusual patterns or lack of cash activity
Maintain current knowledge of MSB and MRB requirements for Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Alabama, and Florida, as well as federal guidelines
Communicate with bank personnel to obtain documentation and information for high-risk account investigations and reviews
Track required MSB documentation and work with retail and lending employees to resolve exceptions
Process Verafin alerts involving privately owned ATM transactions and new account scenarios
Add comments and assigned risk ratings to new Remote Deposit Capture accounts in Verafin
Use internal bank systems and external research tools for AML investigations and documentation
Develop knowledge of AML regulations and suspicious activity patterns
Support special projects and critical BSA/AML casework
Perform the role without supervisory responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum three years of banking experience required
Recent bank BSA compliance experience within the last 12 months
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred
CAMS and/or CAFP certification preferred, or willingness to obtain within one year
Knowledge of the Internet, Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to learn bank-specific software such as Verafin, IBS (Core), and IBS (Teller Insight)
Proficient knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, OFAC regulations, and bank policies and procedures
Understanding of systems and software used to obtain customer information, transaction history, and archived reports for the BSA program
Strong problem-solving, analytical, technical troubleshooting, organizational, judgment, communication, teamwork, and adaptability skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and interact appropriately with employees, customers, and supervisors
Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations as needed
Successful completion of post-offer criminal background, credit, fingerprint, drug, OFAC, reference, employment, and education verification checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive total rewards package
Generous benefits
Compensation tailored to skills, experience, and education
Dream Manager program
One-on-one guidance from a nationally certified health and wellness coach
Free access to certified financial professionals