BSA EDD Specialist II at Wintrust Financial Corporation in Rosemont, Illinois

Job Description:

Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its “Different Approach, Better Results” philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas. In addition, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units, providing residential mortgage origination, wealth management, commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing/outsourced administrative services to the temporary staffing services industry, and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges. Our unique business model is a competitive strength and value driver, powered by our talented colleagues who put our customers first and achieve better results for our clients.

Why join us?

• An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 10 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)




• Hybrid work schedule




• Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible




• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few




• Family-friendly work hours




• With 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career




• Promote from within culture

Why join this team?

• Hybrid Work Schedule – Split your time working remotely and at our Corporate Headquarters in Rosemont, IL




• An entrepreneurial culture with opportunity for growth

Position Summary

The position is responsible for performing an enterprise-wide enhanced due diligence (EDD) review of high-risk accountholders and other specialized customer risk categories in an effort to protect the bank from money laundering and terrorist financing.   The position supports the overall BSA compliance efforts as required under the Bank Secrecy Act and the Bank’s BSA/AML/ USA Patriot Act and OFAC Compliance Program and Procedures.

What You'll Do

• Completes enhanced due diligence on identified customers, assesses the overall risk and completes necessary documentation of findings.  Analyzes high-risk customers and other identified accounts for unusual and suspicious activity. 




• Provides recommendations for case resolution, and will refer customers for further investigation where risk tolerances are exceeded based on EDD reviews. Provides prompt escalation of BSA findings to appropriate management, including recommendations for customer closure. 




• Completes annual targeted reviews of customers such as; ATM owners/operators and Money Service Businesses. 




• Files Currency Transaction Reporting Exemptions (DOEP) with FinCEN and completes the annual reviews.   




• Approves Currency Transaction Reports daily, performs quality control reviews of peer EDD reviews and ensures that EDD files are maintained and thoroughly documented. 




• Attends BSA training sessions as directed by management.  




• Communicates internally to all lines of business to obtain additional information and further documentation to complete analysis of identified accounts.




• Provides other assistance as requested to the BSA/AML Officers in the daily responsibilities of managing the Bank’s BSA/AML and OFAC Compliance Program.  Provides guidance and support to business lines, corporate units and compliance officers.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years banking experience




• 3-5 years BSA experience




• Working knowledge of various laws, regulations and guidance as it relates to BSA, AML and OFAC.




• Strong communication, problem solving and time management skills. 




• The ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance

From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To be Chicago’s Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.