AML CFT Analyst

BankTalent HQ
Northbrook, IL, United States
Full-time

Job Details

Job Location : Northbrook - NORTHBROOK, IL

Position Type : Regular Full-Time

Salary Range : Undisclosed

Job Category : Staff

Description

This position reports to VP / AML / CFT Officer.

Basic Function

Collaborates with members of the Enterprise Risk Management Department to support, administer and maintain an effective AML / CFT / Sanctions Compliance Program (Anti-Money Laundering / Countering the Financing of Terrorism) in accordance with applicable laws, guidelines and regulations.

Essential Duties

  • Responsible for and collaborates with the Bank's AML / CFT team to perform, monitor and maintain specific aspects of the AML / CFT / Sanctions Compliance Program including :
  • Review, investigate and disposition alerts generated from the Bank's transaction monitoring and customer risk management system employed in monitoring and alerting for suspicious, fraudulent and / or high-risk activity
  • Assist with the review, investigation and disposition of Unusual Activity Reports and fraud incidents from all lines of business for Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) requirements
  • Review Customer Due Diligence questionnaires and Beneficial Ownership forms
  • Review and analyze high-risk customers and other identified accounts for unusual and suspicious activity
  • Assist with Enhanced Due Diligence reviews
  • Assist with High-Risk Client reviews and Medium Risk Client reviews
  • Assist with Sanctions Compliance Program and 314(a) monitoring and screening
  • Assist with monthly AML / CFT Compliance monitoring
  • Review and file CTRs
  • Additional departmental responsibilities such as :
  • Assist with AML / CFT / Sanctions Compliance Program related projects
  • Provide guidance and support to all business lines
  • Attend applicable regulatory training, seminars and conferences to maintain regulatory AML / CFT / Sanctions Compliance Program compliance knowledge

Nonessential Duties

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Excellent research and analytical skills
  • Highly organized and capable of dealing with multiple duties / projects simultaneously
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail oriented with ability to work independently
  • Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to think strategically and develop a detailed understanding of applicable content
  • Excellent knowledge of AML / CFT / Sanctions Compliance Program Regulations
  • Excellent knowledge of current and emerging money laundering and financial crime trends
  • Knowledge of Verafin software a plus
  • Knowledge of Fiserv Premier software a plus

Training & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business Management or equivalent related experience
  • Prior financial services experience in a corporate services support role (Compliance, Audit, Risk, etc.) helpful
  • Minimum 3 years prior AML / CFT experience
  • ACAMS Certification or progress toward a plus
  • Working knowledge of various laws, regulations and guidance as it relates to AML / CFT / Sanctions Compliance Program
  • Experience with financial intelligence tools (Verafin preferred) and resources to detect suspicious activity
  • Strong communication, problem solving, organizational, and time management skills
  • Microsoft proficiency

First Bank Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer : disability / veteran

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