Financial Crime Risk Investigator II
The Financial Crime Risk Investigator II conducts investigations of moderate complexity for both internal and external cases. Recommends for demarket and / or freezing accounts by the appropriate investigative unit. Conducts adjudications of moderate complexity. May provide QA / review and mentorship of a team. Applies reasonable grounds to suspect money laundering and terrorist financing.
Depth & Scope :
- Experienced working professional role providing services, advisory or processes / program support
- Requires experienced, conceptual, and practical knowledge within respective area and knowledge of broader related areas
- Accountable for own work and sometimes others; acts as an escalation point or knowledge resource for others in their own area
- Leads projects or work streams within broader projects with moderate risk and may be accountable for ongoing activities, processes, and functional programs
- Works within broad guidelines / policies and independently performs tasks from end to end
- Work performed under minimal management guidance and supervision
Education & Experience :
Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience3+ years experiencePreferred Skills :
Prior AML (Anti-Money Laundering) investigations experience, within a financial institution or regulatory environmentStrong knowledge of Suspicious Activity Reports, Bank Secrecy Act, and other relevant AML regulationsFamiliarity with current AML typologies and emerging financial crime trends in the banking sectorExperience working in federal law enforcement or financial crime unitsStrong written and oral communication skills with an emphasis on investigative and stakeholder reporting.Customer Accountabilities :
Conducts investigative analysis by collecting, assessing, and collating case file information for AML, Sanctions / ABAC & Financial Crime investigationsConducts data analysis, manipulation and interpretation looking for patterns and anomaliesInitiates investigations and / or responds to emerging AML and Sanctions / ABAC risksAssists with reviewing and investigating court orders (subpoenas) related to criminal actionsAssists and coordinates investigations with various law enforcement agencies as delegatedPrepares and delivers AML, Sanctions / ABAC & Financial Crime and / or fraud detection / loss prevention training or updates to Bank Employees or other agencies as assignedShareholder Accountabilities :
Leads workstreams by acting as a project lead for medium scale projects / initiatives in accordance with project management methodologiesConsistently exercises discretion in managing correspondence, information, and all matters of confidentiality; escalates issues where appropriateConducts reporting and / or meaningful analysis at the functional or enterprise level using results to draw conclusions, makes recommendations, assesses the effectiveness of programs / policies / practicesBe knowledgeable of practices and procedures within own area of responsibility and keeps abreast of emerging trends for own functional areaProtects the interests of the organization identifies and manages risks, and escalates non-standard, high-risk transactions / activities as necessaryMaintains appropriate project records, databases, and information; reports to management and others on project status and updatesMonitors service, productivity and assesses efficiency levels within own function and implements continuous process / performance improvements where opportunities existAcquires and applies expertise in the discipline, provides guidance, assistance, and direction to Analysts, Investigators and othersIdentifies, recommends, and effectively executes standard practices applicable to the disciplineAdheres to internal policies / procedures and applicable regulatory guidelinesKeeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assesses potential impactsMaintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetiteEmployee / Team Accountabilities :
Participates fully as a member of the team, supports a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensures timely communication of issues / points of interestSupports the team by continuously enhancing knowledge / expertise in own area and participates in knowledge transfer within the team and business unitKeeps current on emerging trends / developments and grows knowledge of the business, related tools and techniquesParticipates in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own teamKeeps others informed and up to date about the status / progress of projects and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activitiesContributes to the success of the team by willingly assisting others in the completion and performance of work activities; provides training, coaching and / or guidance as appropriateContributes to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforceActs as a brand champion for your business area / function and the bank, both internally and / or externallyPhysical Requirements :
Domestic Travel OccasionalInternational Travel NeverPerforming sedentary work ContinuousPerforming multiple tasks ContinuousOperating standard office equipment - ContinuousResponding quickly to sounds OccasionalSitting ContinuousStanding OccasionalWalking OccasionalMoving safely in confined spaces OccasionalLifting / Carrying (under 25 lbs.) OccasionalLifting / Carrying (over 25 lbs.) NeverSquatting OccasionalBending OccasionalKneeling NeverCrawling NeverClimbing NeverReaching overhead NeverReaching forward OccasionalPushing NeverPulling NeverTwisting NeverConcentrating for long periods of time ContinuousApplying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations ContinuousReading, writing and comprehending instructions ContinuousAdding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing ContinuousThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.