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 Apply Job!