Enhanced Due Diligence Analyst Iii

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The Position
Job Title
Enhanced Due Diligence Analyst III
Job Description
SUMMARY
The Enhanced Due Diligence ("EDD") Analyst III plays a pivotal role in mitigating anti-money laundering risk to the bank by assisting the BSA Risk Manager with identifying customer risk, performing various reviews, completing complex Enhanced Due Diligence tasks, and preparing and submitting Suspicious Activity Reports to ensure compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Program. The EDD Analyst III will be providing support for the day-to-day CDD/EDD operations of the department and act as subject matter expert (SME) for all EDD and risk questions.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• Conducts risk assessments on new and existing customers to determine the degree of risk to the bank. Uses discretion to determine the necessity of blocking suspicious transactions and determining whether a customer relationship should be terminated.
• Performs Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews of high-risk customers. Uses customer risk scoring models in accordance with departmental processes and procedures.
• Monitors multiple complex suspicious events involving matters such as multiple relationship accounts, tiered and multi-faceted transactions, domestic and international wires (some involving Bank designated high-risk jurisdictions), and complex cash structuring and layering schemes.
• Compiles/analyzes data and maintains necessary records and files, escalating cases for further review to determine if activity is suspicious.
• Complete EDD reviews in a timely and efficient manner. Assist with the implementation and maintenance of a Due Diligence process that is appropriate for identifying suspicious and/or fraudulent activity.
• Prepares and promptly submits all identified Suspicious Activity Reports to FinCEN, ensuring timely and accurate compliance with the reporting requirements.
• Consult with BSA Management on emerging risks and procedural changes to ensure an efficient and well-organized program.
• Be knowledgeable of products, services, customers, geographic locations, and potential money laundering and terrorist financing risks associated with those activities.
• Provide Subject Matter Expert ("SME") analysis on BSA, OFAC, transaction monitoring, investigations, and SAR requirements.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responds to inquiries or refers inquiries to the appropriate parties and exhibits the necessary follow through with customers and/or staff involved.
• Assumes responsibility for various department functions in the absence of staff members or in overload situations.
• Serves as subject matter expert for Community Bank staff on AML/KYC risk.
• Completes all required compliance exams on a yearly basis.
• Adherence to all First United Policies and Procedures.
• Dress professionally.

EMPLOYEE SPECIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in BSA/AML compliance analysis and investigation experience.
• Familiarity with banking products & services, operations, and customer/transaction types.
• Expert knowledge of federal BSA/AML/OFAC regulations required.
• ACAMS, CFE and/or CRCM certification required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent job experience required.

Technical/Functional Competencies

• Ability to professionally interface (both orally and in writing) with Management and Team members, State and Federal regulators and officials, and business partners.
• Ability to work with highly confidential and sensitive business information and to maintain high standards of confidentiality related thereto.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or similar software programs.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to research and gather information.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to achieve department goals and objectives consistent with First United's standards of excellence.
• Must be comfortable managing multiple and/or shifting priorities, and produce professional and accurate work product, sometimes under time constraints.
• Must possess the desire to increase learning and gain further expertise on AML/BSA/OFAC compliance matters.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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All Locations:
Plano-Parkwood
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