Compliance & Risk Specialist

Solvay Bank • Syracuse, NY • 7h ago

At Solvay Bank, our formula for success combines the traditions of our culture and a sharp strategic vision. We are a growth-oriented community bank that fosters excellence, pride, teamwork and engagement in our workplace. Consider an exciting opportunity as part of our Enterprise Risk Management team.

The Compliance & Rish Specialist provides a full range of support relating to the Bank's compliance management system (CMS), financial crime monitoring programs and enterprise risk activities. Responsibilities include reviewing alerts generated by the Bank's monitoring systems, preparing currency transaction reports, reviewing customer accounts against government watch lists and assisting the maintenance of open issues/corrective actions. This position is also responsible for supporting the Bank's fraud risk management program, supporting regulatory exams and audits, supporting risk management documentation and monitoring tools as well as providing support to the Security Officer for the administration of physical security and access controls. This is primarily an on-site position located at our corporate office in Solvay, NY.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' banking experience, superior attention to detail, strong analytical skills, knowledge of consumer banking laws including BSA/AML/OFAC/USA Patriot Act, strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines. An associate's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Internal applications must be submitted by 4/7/2026

Solvay Bank is an EOE/AA/Disability/Veteran

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Position Title: Reports To:

Compliance & Risk Specialist AVP, Assistant Enterprise Risk Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide a full range of support relating to the Bank's compliance management system (CMS), financial crime monitoring programs, and enterprise risk activities.

JOB RESPONSBILITIES:

Develop, implement, and manage the Bank's consumer compliance programs, including fair Review and disposition AML monitoring alerts generated by the Bank's monitoring systems. This includes conducting research, documenting investigative steps, and escalating alerts for further review, if necessary.

Prepare currency transaction reports based on transaction data and ensure completeness and accuracy of report documentation prior to filing.

Support the preparation of documentation used in suspicious activity filings.

Ensure the review of customer accounts against government watch lists.

Support the Bank's fraud risk management program through monitoring and documentation activities. This includes reviewing and dispositioning or escalating fraud alerts generated through internal monitoring systems.

Assist with administration and monitoring activities supporting the Bank's CMS, including research requests, marketing reviews, compliance monitoring reviews, and regulatory tracking.

Support regulatory examination and audit preparation by organizing documentation requests and general assistance during engagements.

Assist with the maintenance of open issues and corrective actions.

Support the Bank's risk management documentation and monitoring tools. This includes updating risk assessments and supporting the preparation of risk reporting.

Assist the Security Officer with administration of physical security and access control processes.

NECESSARY SKILLS:

Knowledge of consumer banking laws, security procedures, in addition to BSA/AML/OFAC/USA Patriot Act.

Knowledge and understanding of investigations, including strong systems knowledge.

Ability to deal effectively with all @types of people and situations.

Knowledge and understanding of and bank products.

Ability to work independently and within guidelines and practices, while at the same time being a team player.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite that includes Word, Excel and Power Point.

Must be detail oriented and demonstrate strong organizational, research, analytical and communications skills.

Strong oral and written communication skills

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

At least two years in banking preferred.

Knowledge of consumer banking laws, including BSA/AML/OFAC regulations is required.

Associates degree or equivalent 2 years appropriate related experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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 function.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and climb stairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Non-Exempt 3-2026

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