Kforce has a client that is seeking an AML/BSA Specialist in Tempe, AZ. Duties: * AML/BSA Specialist will be responsible for fulfilling the Anti-Money-Laundering/Bank Secrecy Act requirements through identification and investigation of suspicious activity * Analyze customer account transactions to detect suspicious activity and make decisions on appropriate action to take * Work cooperatively with business line to establish procedures for identifying suspicious customer transactions, specific to money laundering, including the proper method for reporting such activity to the anti-money-laundering group * As an AML/BSA Specialist, you will provide guidance, support, and recommendations to business lines regarding customer AML risk ratings and account activity * Based on the outcome of the investigation, analyze and determine whether or not a Suspicious Activity Report (SARs) must be filed with the Federal Government for any identified suspicious activity * Work cooperatively with internal departments, financial institutions, and local, state or federal authorities to obtain and analyze necessary info * Under general supervision and guidance, responsibilities are varied and moderate to complex * Follows defined procedures, policies and precedents * Refers unusual situations that require exceptions to Manager or Supervisor * Supervisor schedules work however incumbent prioritizes assigned tasks * May serve as a resource for less experienced staff and assist in their training