BSA Compliance Analyst at First PREMIER Bank in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Job Description:

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Job Schedule: Full-Time

Company: First PREMIER Bank

About the Role

The BSA Analyst will assist in executing the BSA/AML Compliance program. They are responsible for ensuring required regulatory reporting is conducted in a timely, accurate and compliant manner.  This could include filing of Currency Transaction Reports (CTR’s) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR’s) to FinCEN, as well as FinCEN 314a procedures and reporting.  They will complete the timely review of transaction monitoring alerts and OFAC alerts as well as assisting with other BSA related regulatory matters and projects. They would help establish and maintain appropriate Suspicious Activity investigation, review and reporting processes that promote consistent decisions, adequate investigation and research, and complete detail documentation as well as Office of Foreign Affairs (OFAC) processes and procedures. Compliance is responsible for providing an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard LLC’s operations.  This position may be specific to First PREMIER Bank, PREMIER Bankcard, or a combination of Bank and Bankcard.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Becomes proficient in working OFAC and transaction monitoring alerts.


• Assist in Bank wide annual BSA training.


• Assist with preparation of materials for Senior Management and the Board(s).


• Collaborate and consult with peers, businesses partners, and managers to provide advice on risks and controls.


• Conduct independent interviews with the business to assess adherence to regulatory requirements.


• Prepare reports and communicate with affected personnel and management.

Skills and Qualifications 

• Strong attention to detail.


• Demonstrated organizational skills, confidentiality, and independent work experience necessary.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Proficient knowledge of the structure and content of the English language is required, including the meaning, rules of composition, and grammar.


• Strong organizational skills, able to multi-task, deliver under pressure and tight timelines.


• Self-motivated.

Competitive Benefits Package

• Full medical benefits when working 20+ hours per week


• Traditional and High Deductible health plan options available


• FREE dental and vision coverage


• Generous Paid Time Off plans


• 401(k) – dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% of total compensation


• Special discounts and offers for events at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center


• PREMIER Wellness Program


• Paid Community Volunteer Hours – PREMIER averages 30,000 hours per year


• Fun Employee Parties

Our Culture

• Emphasis on personal success, respect, health, wellness, fun and giving back


• Employees are rewarded, valued, and celebrated for hard work


• Various Career advancement opportunities and growth


• Appreciation is shown through concerts, outdoor bashes, cash, car giveaways and more

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