AML Transaction Monitoring Investigator

Description:
• 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

Requirements: • 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

Benefits:
• 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

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