About the position
The Senior AML Financial Crime Risk Investigator conducts complex investigations into potential money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes, including insider-risk matters. This role requires a deep understanding of AML regulations, strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
• Investigates criminal cases ranging from simple to complex in nature.
• Manages programs/projects/initiatives of low to moderate scope and complexity.
• Integrates the broader organizational context into advice and solutions within own area.
• Interprets guidelines, standards, policies, and results of analysis to inform decision making at senior levels.
• Builds stakeholder alignment in leading projects and activities.
• Works independently as the senior technical lead and guides others within area of expertise.
• Identifies and leads problem resolution for complex issues at all levels.
• Conducts a variety of complex investigations, including AML, Sanctions/ABAC and Financial Crime.
• Applies sound methodologies to collect, preserve, and analyze evidence while staying current on global emerging risks and technology threats.
• Assesses and prioritizes files and investigates assigned cases ensuring proper protocols are in place and effectively applied.
• Works effectively with counterparts at other financial institutions, law enforcement, Non-Profits, and others in government within prescribed protocols to maximize opportunities for information sharing and to reduce exposure.
• Conducts investigations in a professional and timely manner.
• Identifies and communicates procedural weaknesses to businesses.
• Identifies industry and typologies risk and trends for respective program areas and shares knowledge with appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintains and establishes working relationships with internal partners for investigative purposes.
• Leads workstream by acting as a project lead for large or complex projects/initiatives in accordance with project management methodologies.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of processes/services and recommends/champions possible enhancements.
• Plans and delivers efficient and cost-effective processes that support and promote the implementation of programs.
• Conducts internal and external research projects; supports the development/delivery of presentations/communications to management or broader audience.
• Monitors service, productivity and assesses efficiency levels within own function and implements continuous process/performance improvements where opportunities exist.
Requirements
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of criminal investigative techniques, related laws governing collection of evidence, court proceedings and financial/criminal trends.
• Sound knowledge of Bank products, systems, policies and procedures.
Nice-to-haves
• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Criminal Justice, or a related field, preferred.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CAMS, CFE).
Benefits
• Base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards.
• Health and well-being benefits.
• Savings and retirement programs.
• Paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO).
• Banking benefits and discounts.
• Career development and reward and recognition programs.
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