AML Investigator

THIS IS NOT A 100% REMOTE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY.

Overview: The AML-CFT Investigator position is responsible for in-depth investigations that are escalated from the alerting and monitoring processes and enterprise-wide referrals. Coverage includes an enterprise-wide review of our accountholders and their transactions: looking for unusual or suspicious activity; investigating potential suspects and providing adequate documentation of identified cases; and is responsible for the completion of the filing of suspicious activity reports when appropriate. This position has an emphasis on Enhanced Due Diligence, and the position supports the overall AML/CFT compliance efforts as required under the Bank Secrecy Act and the Bank’s AML-CFT/USA Patriot Act and OFAC Compliance Program and Procedures.

This is not a 100% remote position, and a CAMS certification is required.

Accountabilities:

 Conduct research over available Bank systems, the Internet, and Commercial Databases consistent with the resolution of case reviews and investigations.

 Collect and examine financial statements and documents to assist in identifying unusual transaction patterns.

 Document and report the review/investigation findings and prepare case files with required supporting documentation (e.g. media search results, copies of statements/checks, results from internal system searches, etc.)

 Perform sanctions screening for customers and incoming and outbound payments.

 Investigate sanctions issues and provide recommendations as necessary.

 Draft and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) consistent with FinCEN requirements.

 Recommend relationship retention or termination and track account closures as required.

 Conduct complex customer investigations of High-Risk Customers.

 Investigate and adjudicate alerts escalated from automated transaction monitoring.

 Prepare and file Suspicious Activity Reports when warranted.

 Train incoming AML Investigators.

 Project management.

Qualifications:

 Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or Criminal Justice. Previous investigative experience. Prior AML experience preferred. CAMS preferred.

 Four years of AML/CFT experience and a desire to work towards Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification.

 Strong decision-making, analytical, and investigative abilities with attention to detail and accuracy.

 Understanding of FFIEC Examination Manual.

 Knowledge of high-risk customer attributes and monitoring, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD).

 Ability to proactively identify and assess potential concerns and risks and resolve issues.

 Critical thinking skills to research, collect, and analyze complex or diverse information.

 Effective, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to instruct others; train personnel; write reports, correspondence, and procedures; and speak clearly to customers and employees.

International Bank of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• This is an in-person in-the-office position with a hybrid schedule in suburban Chicago and is not a 100% remote employment opportunity.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• customer/transactional analysis: 4 years (Required)
• conducting investigations: 4 years (Required)
• documenting findings in a case management system: 4 years (Required)
• examining/identifying/documenting suspicious activity: 4 years (Required)
• enhanced due diligence: 4 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• ACAMS certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bellwood, IL 60104 (Required)

Work Location: In person