BSA Systems Manager (Full Time) - Amarillo, Plano or Sugar Land

Job Description

Job Description

External Applicants: Please apply through Prosperity Bank's Career Center at https://www.prosperitybankusa.com/Careers. Applying through any other source may prevent Prosperity from receiving your application.
Internal Applicants: If you are a current associate of Prosperity Bank, please apply through the internal Talent - Career Center in ADP.

The BSA Systems Manager is responsible for managing the Bank’s Anti-Money Laundering Transaction Monitoring Software (TMS), which includes maintaining the Banks’s compliance with laws and regulations and serving as a subject matter expert on BSA/AML software related matters. This position partners with other areas within the BSA Department, as well as all business units throughout the Bank, in advisement, regulatory interpretation, and compliance with policies, procedures, and guidelines. The BSA Systems Manager must possess excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills, and be knowledgeable in all areas related to BSA/AML Compliance.

The BSA Systems Manager monitors the ongoing performance of the Bank’s BSA/AML TMS and provides recommendations to BSA Senior Management, including, but not limited to, adjustments to global settings and agent thresholds. This position assists BSA Management in ensuring the TMS runs smoothly and efficiently by providing system support and supervision within the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the BSA Department’s anti-money laundering software and ensure that it is running efficiently
• Work closely with BSA Management by providing system support and guidance
• Monitor performance of the TMS, including evaluating global settings, under-threshold testing, and the various agents’ alert quality and performance
• Partner with the BSA EDD Manager to tune the Risk Agents and CDD/EDD HRC Segmentation Agents, based on the results of the annual BSA/AML Risk Assessment, changes in regulatory requirements, mergers/acquisitions, changes to the Customer Due Diligence Methodology, system validation, etc.
• Make recommendations to BSA Senior Management regarding adjustments to the parameters and agent thresholds of the BSA/AML and CDD/EDD Models
• Assist in independent audits, regulatory exams, and risk assessments
• Ensure monthly batches run successfully
• Ensure nightly scans are successfully uploaded to the BSA Department’s TMS, and that CTRs and Watchlist alerts are generated accordingly
• Responsible for tracking and implementing TMS enhancements and updates, and communicating change recommendations to the appropriate channels for timely implementation
• Responsible for preparing the Configuration Change Log, System Change Request Forms, and other system related documentation
• Assist in the preparation, validation, and maintenance of remediation action plans related to the TMS
• Administer and execute adherence to the BSA Department System Governance expectations to include Model Risk Management, Data Governance, and System Exit Strategy
• Manage data validation and integration involving new system implementations and Bank mergers and acquisitions
• Assist with model validations
• Manage TMS issues/tickets and lead ongoing calls with the TMS vendor
• Act as Liaison between the BSA Department and the IT Department
• Exhibit excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Assume responsibility for various department functions in the absence of staff members or during a declared nature disaster or pandemic
• Report any suspicious or unusual activity by customers or associates
• Complete the annual BSA/AML and Compliance training
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to withstand moderate physical activity throughout the workday (standing, walking, reaching)
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds on occasion
• Ability to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time
• Ability to work overtime when required to meet deadlines

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS):

• Minimum of five years BSA/AML-related banking experience
• Knowledge of Verafin Software
• Knowledge of BSA, AML, and OFAC, with the ability to apply and explain regulatory concepts
• Leadership or management experience preferred
• Self-starter, capable of working under minimum supervision
• Multi-tasker and able to meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment
• Results oriented team player
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Exceptional research and analytical skills, with the ability to analyze large amounts of data, decipher higher risk attributes (transactional, geographical, product, customer type, etc.) and disposition appropriately
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
• Strong documentation skills
• Adherence to controls and standards
• CAMS certification a plus

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
40 hours per week