Perform financial crime investigations
Prioritize work and ensure adherence to deadlines and performance expectations
Prepare Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filings.
Exercise professional judgment and discretion
Thoroughly understand and ensure adherence to all relevant internal policies and procedures.
Maintain awareness of relevant laws and implementing regulations, e.g., Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, etc.
Maintain awareness of relevant financial crime trends and typologies along with world events.
Suggest enhancements to internal policies and/or procedures based on identified gaps or best practices
Conduct training on internal processes, procedures and financial crime-related topics as required.
Participate in projects and initiatives as required

Minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Relevant experience as an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) investigator in a transaction monitoring and SAR writing capacity or equivalent experience
Knowledge of AML laws (USA PATRIOT Act), Regulations (Fed, Securities and Exchange Commission, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) and their application to the supported products/business lines
An understanding of the legal and compliance issues of complex banking organizations.
Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize workload with minimal supervision.
Correspondent Banking, Private Banking, or Investment Banking experience
Operational knowledge of USD payment systems, including Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications, CHIPS, ACH, and Fed Funds.
Experience using third party investigation software a plus.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel, including pivot tables, macros, filtering, and sorting.
Strong knowledge of effective internet search techniques.
Strong writing skills.
CAMS certification is a plus

A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration
A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility
Generous vacation, personal and volunteer days
Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement
Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits
Educational resources, matching gift, and volunteer programs

AML Transaction Monitoring Investigator, Analyst

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