BSA Specialist - CTR (Finance)
Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its “Different Approach, Better Results” philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas. In addition, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units, providing residential mortgage origination, wealth management, commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing/outsourced administrative services to the temporary staffing services industry, and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges. Our unique business model is a competitive strength and value driver, powered by our talented colleagues who put our customers first and achieve better results for our clients.
Why join us?
An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 10 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)
Hybrid work schedule
Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible
Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few
Family-friendly work hours
With 175+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career
Promote from within culture
Why join this team?
Hybrid Work Schedule – Split your time working remotely and at our Corporate Headquarters in Rosemont, IL
An entrepreneurial culture with opportunity for growth
Position Summary
The BSA CTR Specialist is responsible for all of the enterprise-wide Currency Transaction Reporting and adhering to the Bank's BSA/AML/USA Patriot Act and OFAC Program and Procedures.
What You'll Do
Review daily Currency Transaction Reports to ensure necessary information has been recorded for cash transactions according to the Bank's BSA/AML Policies and Procedures.
Determine CTR filings through proper documentation and resolution
Prepare CTRs for submission for all Wintrust Charters
Ensure the required information for the currency transactions exceeding $10,000 is submitted to the Internal Revenue Service within required timeframe
Assist charter locations with issues related to BSA/AML software and/or Currency Transaction Reporting
Perform quality control for various related functions
Assist with other BSA duties
Qualifications and Experience
2 - 3 years banking 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
General Computer Skills
Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance
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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.
