• Job Description

  Req#: 5001097139306

  Who We Are

  BankUnited (NYSE: BKU) is a national bank headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida with banking centers in Florida, the New York metropolitan area, Dallas and Atlanta. BankUnited has two subsidiaries, Pinnacle Public Finance headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona and Bridge Funding Group headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial and collaborative culture encompassing the best minds, the brightest talent and the boldest decision makers.

  BankUnited is honored to announce that we have been included on the Newsweek and Statista America’s Most Trusted Companies Award List!

  BankUnited has been recognized by Newsweek for two outstanding awards in 2023 as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces and as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters , which acknowledges our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace.

  Our Culture

  At BankUnited, we foster a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees have the opportunity to advance, grow and achieve their goals. Our rally cry is to GO FOR MORE™, a call to action to go above and beyond to provide the best customer experience to every client and to GO FOR MORE in your career.

  Why BankUnited

  Working for BankUnited offers you exciting challenges and opportunities to advance your professional development, while empowering you to deliver and be your best. We are happy to report the average tenure according to LinkedIn insights is 8.3 years. We strive to provide a competitive benefits plan to our employees and are proud to have been nationally ranked #1 as one of the 2023 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America by Springbuk and awarded HEALTHIEST EMPLOYER by the South Florida Business Journal since 2020.

  As a company, we believe we are only as successful as our people and are committed to providing training and innovative resources that prepare you to reach your full potential. That's why in addition to tuition reimbursement, we provide our employees with exciting career coaching, courses and training through our own GO FOR MORE™ Academy and mentoring opportunities through our iCARE™ (Inclusive Community of Advocacy, Respect and Equality) program.

  At BankUnited, we strive to provide our employees with a work life balance. Specifically, retail branches operate 5 days a week Monday – Friday, excluding evening and/or weekend hours. For many of our positions, we offer a hybrid work environment, as well as a remote work environment for designated positions.

  If you thrive in a fast-paced collaborative work environment, Apply Now and start your journey with BankUnited today!

  Job Description

  SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to review, assess, and validate customer records to aide in the detection of possible money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud using risk-based approach methods while ensuring compliance with the Bank's established BSA/AML program.

  
  

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and special projects may be assigned.

  • Review KYC for completeness and accuracy as part of customer validation in order to assess and document the risks associated with that customer.
  • Identify and address items through day-to-day assignments to ensure the Bank's KYC and CIP standards have been met.
  • Ensure ongoing due diligence efforts and KYC are maintained while identifying substantive changes to customer profiles.
  • Perform AML Screening/CDD/EDD reviews on prospects and new/existing customers in accordance with the Bank's policies and procedures.
  • Review and resolve EDD Verifier alerts; escalate findings to Manager when appropriate.
  • Perform searches utilizing Internet sources and/or third-party vendors (i.e. Google, LexisNexis and/or World Compliance) to determine negative news and obtain due diligence information for prospects and new/existing customers.
  • Respond to daily inquiries from peers, front-line and management regarding KYC/CIP and due diligence matters, when appropriate.
  • Communicate effectively with peers, front-line and management when requesting information or documentation and addressing concerns or findings.
  • Adhere to all designated time frames, manage workflow to the specified deadlines and complete responsibilities in a satisfactory manner.
  • Thoroughly document findings by preparing reports in a manner that is clear and comprehensible to BSA supervisors/managers, internal auditors and regulatory examiners.
  • Report and escalate all concerns or negative findings clearly and objectively to Manager.
  • Interact with bank examiners, internal auditors, and compliance personnel during BSA and AML related audits, if necessary.
  • Complete all job-related training in a timely manner and attend seminars or continuing education, as directed.
  • Participate in team meetings.
  • Perform any other assignments as directed by Manager.
  • Ensure all customer records are properly completed and communicate deficiencies to appropriate party and/or Manager.
  • Exercise discretion in setting priorities, identify customer records that require further review and take action to obtain and follow-up on attaining the information and/or documentation requested.
  • Report positive EDD Verifier PEP matches and negative news findings to Manager.
  • Actively assist the Manager in special projects that are both system related or involve special investigations or reviews.
  • Adheres to and complies with applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to anti-money laundering (i.e. Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, etc.).
  • Adheres to Bank policies and procedures and completes required training.
  • Identifies and reports suspicious activity.

  
  

  EDUCATION

  
  College degree preferred

  
  

  EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum 5-7 years banking experience, with emphasis on BSA Compliance and due diligence in accordance with KYC, CIP, AML/BSA guidelines required

  
  

  CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) preferred
  • Anti-Money Laundering Certified Associate (AMLCA) preferred

   

• About the company

  BankUnited provides a full range of online banking solutions, including personal, commercial, and small business financing, checking, savings and lending.

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