Provide internal and external preliminary investigations into potentially fraudulent and/or suspicious activities and other high risk transactions
Ensure full compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Conduct timely, comprehensive investigations of customers, noncustomers and/or teammates
Research transactional anomalies and analyze information
Communicate results of analysis and/or research to appropriate departmental leadership
Communicate with Relationship Managers, branch associates and others as needed
Responsible for detecting fraud, suspicious transactions or those in violation of applicable BSA/AML/OFAC laws and regulations
Participate in BSA/AML/OFAC and/or Fraud related training
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and related training
Five years of banking, financial industry or related experience; preferably in a branch, audit, compliance or lending-related area
Strong knowledge and experience with BSA regulations and related compliance requirements
Thorough working knowledge of the risk indicator trends in money laundering, terrorist financing and fraud
Strong investigative research and documentation skills
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced and rapidly changing environment with time-critical situations
Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office software products
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, and line of business managers and external entities