Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $50 billion assets under management and traded on the NASDAQ:WTFC. Built on the "HAVE IT ALL" model, Wintrust offers sophisticated technology and resources of a large bank while focusing on providing service-based community banking to each and every customer. Wintrust operates fifteen community bank subsidiaries with over 170 banking locations in the greater Chicago and southern Wisconsin market areas. Additionally, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units including commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing, out-sourced administrative services, mortgage origination and purchase, wealth management services and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges.

Why join this team?

The Senior BSA Specialist – Officer serves as a key control for risk mitigation and therefore must have a thorough understanding of the requirements associated with the BSA, AML and OFAC processes. This position will also provide assistance and support throughout other BSA teams as needed.

What You'll Do

• Conducts quality assessment evaluations of all BSA, AML and OFAC areas to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulatory guidelines with a focus on providing advisory and best practice recommendations.

• Reviews and proofs BSA program documents including Policy, Procedures, and Risk Assessments.

• Facilitates the Risk and Control Self-Assessment for the department.

• Assesses and participates in UAT testing, assists with audit and exam preparation, and maintains oversight of BSA training throughout the enterprise.

Qualifications and Experience

• 7-10 years banking experience and 7+ 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.

• CAMS certification or other BSA related certification preferred

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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.