BSA Specialist II
Job Description
Are you ready to take the next step in your compliance career? Our client, a respected and mission-driven credit union in Santa Fe, is seeking a BSA Specialist II to join their expanding team. This organization is committed to strengthening its BSA department while fostering opportunities for professional growth. If you’re detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about compliance, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact.
In this role, you’ll collaborate with a supportive team to ensure compliance excellence, investigate potential issues, and protect the integrity of financial operations. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to be part of an organization dedicated to improving lives through exceptional financial services.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a BSA Specialist II, you’ll take on key responsibilities, including:
- Reviewing and documenting BSA/AML and customer due diligence (CDD) alerts using transaction monitoring software (Verafin).
- Supporting investigations of escalated cases and recommending actions, including Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR).
- Managing high-risk customer lists and supporting due diligence reviews for members and businesses.
- Processing and submitting Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) within required timeframes.
- Assisting with 314(a) and 314(b) processes and collaborating on shared information requests.
- Reviewing potential OFAC matches, escalating true matches, and ensuring proper reporting.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary Range: $50,003 - $62,504 annually
- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (85% employer paid for employees and dependents)
- Retirement plan with employer contributions
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
Who We’re Looking For:
Our client is looking for someone who brings at least three years of experience in a similar role, paired with a strong foundation in compliance. Whether you’ve completed a two-year degree, specialized certification, or equivalent training, you should be ready to dive in and make an impact. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, as is proficiency with tools like Verafin and Microsoft Excel. If you’re someone who thrives in a collaborative team environment, handles sensitive information with professionalism, and is excited about contributing to a mission-driven organization, this role could be the perfect fit.
Location, Schedule, and Employment Type:
- Location: Santa Fe, NM
- Schedule: Full-time, hybrid after first month of onsite training
- Employment Type: Direct hire
Meet Your Recruiter

Abby Dietz
CEO
Originally from Pennsylvania, Abby Dietz moved to Santa Fe from Northern Virginia/DC Metro area in 2011. She joined The Hire Firm in a temporary role but fit the culture so well we decided to keep her! Her strong background in sales, customer service, and executive administrative skills was the perfect blend for a staffing and recruiting professional. Abby has a fantastic ability to quickly understand clients’ needs and match those needs with talented candidates. She now focuses on managing the firm bu still recruits because she enjoys it so much.
Abby is a living success story for temporary and temp-to-hire opportunities and has obtained three long-term, rewarding positions in her career that started as temporary or temp-to-hire. She believes in what we do and knows first-hand how being open and flexible can lead to great opportunities. She would love to share her story with anyone who is curious about it!
When she’s not working, she enjoys recharging on backpacking trips, spending time with family, friends, and fur babies, and taking classes on whatever is currently of interest to her! Her pronouns are she/her and she invites you to share yours.