BSA/AML Compliance & Risk Operations Specialist I
First Financial Bank

Cincinnati, Ohio

Posted in Banking


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We do the right things, right now. We do them in a way that is relevant to our clients. Become a part of our history as it continues to be written!

If you are interested and qualified for this role, we invite you to apply.

The Compliance and Risk Operations Specialist is responsible for supporting the Compliance and Risk functions (i.e. Bank Secrecy Act, Compliance Monitoring, Compliance and Risk Design, Operational Risk, etc.) Specific job requirements vary and are set forth by the associate's manager to uphold regulatory compliance requirements and risk management expectations.

This is not a remote position and will be located onsite at our downtown Cincinnati offices.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

  • Performs technical tasks to support the Compliance and Risk groups. Medium to high skill set. May be called upon to mentor a new associate. Handles escalated issues and resolution needs. May be a backup to Compliance and Risk Operations Specialist III.
  • Performs in-depth research and analysis to make decisions and recommendations (i.e. AML alerts, SARs, CTRs, 314a, client activity and complaints, risk events, etc.)
  • Regulatory filing (i.e. CTRs, 314a, SARs)
  • Monitoring (i.e. AML alerts, CTRs, Monetary Instruments, OFAC, client activity and complaints, risk events, etc.)
  • Admin Duties (i.e. reporting, escalation of issues)
  • Quality Review (i.e. CTRs, complaint responses, OFAC, CIP, EDD)
  • Collaboration with lines of business
  • Provides subject matter expertise to associates through face to face interaction, telephone calls and emails
  • Participates in special projects (i.e. Regulatory Examination preparation, release, disaster recovery, conversion, report generation)
  • Maintains current knowledge of banking activities, operational risk management and regulatory compliance requirements pertinent to the specific business and operations
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed to Perform Essential Functions of the Job:
  • Compliance, Bank Operations and/or Retail Banking experience
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Intermediate knowledge of appropriate banking software (i.e. Jack Henry, Quantivate, Archer)
  • Solid understanding of relative Compliance Regulations/Laws and Banking Operations
  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
  • Professional certifications, as applicable

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:


Level of Complexity and Scope:


Degree of Independence and Decision-Making:
  • Must be independent and capable of independent decision making while demonstrating ability to exercise good judgment in assessing the significance and relevance of identified compliance risks and timely escalation to reporting manager.

Required Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • None

Physical Requirements:
  • Occasionally lifts and carries up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequently lifts and carries up to 10 lbs.
  • Frequently sits, stands, walks and drives

Compliance Statement: The associate is responsible for meeting all compliance requirements imposed on First Financial Bank by State and Federal law and regulation, as well as all related First Financial Bank policies and procedures. This includes all Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC and Suspicious Activity reporting requirements, as well as all other lending and deposit compliance requirements.

It is our policy to not discriminate against any individual in violation of federal, state, and local laws as it relates to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran/military service, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are an E-Verify Employer.


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