Analyst

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About Byline Bank

Headquartered in Chicago, Byline Bank, a subsidiary of Byline Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:BY), is a full-service commercial bank serving small- and medium-sized businesses, financial sponsors and consumers. Byline Bank has approximately $9.7 billion in assets and operates 45 branch locations throughout the Chicago and Milwaukee metropolitan areas. Byline Bank offers a broad range of commercial and community banking products and services, including small-ticket equipment leasing solutions, and is one of the top U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lenders according to the national SBA rankings by volume FY2024. Byline Bank is a member of FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

At Byline Bank, we take pride in being an award-winning workplace. Some of our recent recognitions include:

• U.S. News & World Report named Byline Bank as one of the Best Companies to Work for in the Midwest, Finance & Overall in 2024-2025, 2025-2026.
• Chicago Sun Times Chicago’s Best Workplaces 2024
• Best Workplaces in Illinois in 2024 by Best Companies Group and Illinois SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)
• Forbes America’s Best Small Employers 2023
  
  

By joining our team, you will become part of an organization that values growth, collaboration, and innovation. We strive to create an environment where employees feel supported and are empowered to excel in their roles. If you're looking for a career with a company that puts people first and makes a difference in the communities we serve, Byline Bank is the place for you.

Objective Of Position

The BSA Analyst is responsible for ensuring the Bank’s compliance with the applicable aspects of the Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC and Customer Identification Program regulations (collectively the BSA Program) by monitoring activity for potential money laundering, financial crimes, and/or terrorist financing.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviews case management software, Financial Crimes Risk Management (FCRM), alerts and investigate alerts as required.
• Performs independent analysis for cases involving suspicious activity including, but not limited to, structuring, account behavior, and source of funds.
• Generates and assist with Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Suspicious Activity Investigation Reports (SAIRs).
• Facilitates and performs periodic (90 Day) SAR follow-up reviews.
• Assists and performs High Risk Customer Reviews completed throughout the year.
• Identifies high risk accounts from information received from other sources (Branches, Loans, Operational Staff, etc.) and establish enhanced due diligence and monitoring efforts.
• Performs wire activity and ACH periodic reviews.
• Performs cash report review (to include review of Monetary Instrument Log (MIL) and bank checks issued).
• Maintains a solid working knowledge (functional and operational) of the rules and regulations, including but not limited to, BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, and OFAC as well as the Bank’s policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years banking experience with knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act regulatory requirements and/or other program related compliance functions; General compliance or operational work related to BSA elements to be considered.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation is highly desired, and if not already attained, will be a requirement within a reasonable period of time from starting date depending on examination availability/scheduling.
• BSA Program related compliance principles, theories, and practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders at all levels.
• Be self-motivated and an effective time and project manager with a strong attention to detail.
• Have strong change management, organizational and planning capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to research issues and suggest uses of the information to resolve problems.
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Ability to communicate with colleagues and the BSA Officer regarding issues and findings.
• Possess strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.
  
  

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Usual office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office equipment. Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices.

At Byline Bank, we value work-life flexibility and support a hybrid work environment for this position. This role allows for a combination of remote and in-office work, with occasional visits to the office based on business needs. Specific in-office days may vary and will be discussed during the interview process.

Compensation & Benefits

Byline Bank offers competitive industry rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. We regularly review and adjust our compensation structure as needed to ensure equity across teams and levels.

The salary range for this position is between $61,000 to $76,000

In addition, Byline provides benefits including medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, paid time off and much more! Depending on the specific role, compensation may also include discretionary bonuses and other benefit programs. The actual compensation package may vary based on factors such as skill set, experience level, and candidate's location.

Additional Information

Byline Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to providing an inclusive workplace where the unique differences of our employees are welcomed, respected, and valued. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

All employment decisions at Byline Bank are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, protected veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Byline Bank will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Byline Bank is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us directly at 773-475-2900, Option #2.

If applying within the US, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Note To Recruitment Agencies And Third-Party Recruiters

Byline Bank kindly requests that third-party recruiters, staffing agencies, and recruitment firms refrain from submitting resumes or candidate profiles without a prior agreement in place. Any unsolicited submissions will be considered property of Byline Bank, and no fees will be paid for placements resulting from such submissions. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Byline Bank is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Byline Bank are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, protected veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Byline Bank will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact [email protected]