Aml Analyst

Job Description

As a SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) Compliance Investigator you will focus on meeting regulatory reporting requirements pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and US Patriot Act. As an Investigator, you will independently conduct investigations and will be required to manage a portfolio of multiple investigations, gather evidence, document findings in the Fraud, Compliance Operations, and Investigations (FCOI's) case management system and comply with regulatory requirements and FCOI policies.

Job responsibilities:

• Have the ability to make decisions autonomously, consulting with management and Senior Investigators on more complex issues.
• Gather thorough/accurate evidence on multiple case assignments including financial profiles, tracing financial transactions, and background information on suspects using various systems and tools.
• Be responsible for analyzing individual cases for closure or referral to other units. Make Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) decisions and prepare suspicious activity reports (SARs) as required.
• Document key data and issues related to the investigation including potential loss, status of investigations etc.; responsible for analyzing data; making and documenting critical regulatory reporting decisions; completes accurate and timely regulatory reports.
• Manage alerts and cases which are highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Identify and escalate any detected control deficiencies.
• Possess a basic knowledge of regulatory guidance and requirements for investigations and Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) completion.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Bachelor's degree and/or minimum two to three years equivalent experience in compliance or investigations
• Two to three years in an investigative role or role that requires research and problem-solving skills
• Excellent research and analytical skills to review information and draw appropriate conclusions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven judgment and problem-resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), experience in understanding of regulatory concepts including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act, US Patriot Act and Anti-Money Laundering
• Experience with KYC (Know Your Customer)

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Basic Forensic skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic Industry knowledge
• Multi-tasking skills; Organizational skills, and Time Management