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Job Description:Responsible for performing various detailed and accurate investigations across all Financial Crimes Operational areas, which include suspicious activity, know your customer/partner, watch list screening, anti-bribery and corruption, and other various responsibilities. This role requires specialized subject matter expert knowledge for multiple investigation areas. Investigator is responsible for reviewing customer/partner demographics, transactional activity, watchlist alert matches, automated and manual referrals of customer/partners for unusual activity, and potential bribery or corruption activities in accordance with multiple regulatory requirements. Obtains necessary supporting documentation for reviews and investigations and reviews internal source systems, third-party investigative tools, as well as any other applicable sources. Files reporting items such as Sanctions True Matches, FinCEN 314a matches, or Suspicious Activity Reports. Supports the maintenance of strategies, operating plans, and oversight of anti-money laundering functions. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
Responsibilities:
Conducts thorough investigation and analysis of customer/partner demographic information and account relationships, transaction activity and irregularities, and internal/external research to make risk-based decisions related to list screening, customer/partner due diligence, and potential fraud and/or suspicious activity
Responsible for supporting the development and execution of strategies that enable the company main compliance with anti-money laundering programs. Drives process improvements and identifies risk mitigation opportunities. Reviews automated and manual referrals of unusual activity
Performs various reviews to ensure compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and other applicable Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) laws and regulations
Prepares accurate and detailed written investigation findings and report submissions. Determines if additional tasks are required, account closure recommendations or customer/partner contact
Ability to pivot, as directed, within Financial Crimes Operations to perform accurate and detailed reviews while maintaining or exceeding average daily output and quality review scores
Participates in internal and external training opportunities, team/department meetings, and industry peer groups to maintain advanced awareness of Financial Crimes Operations and industry knowledge
Minimum Qualifications
At a minimum, here’s what we need from you:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or Law
6+ years’ experience with Experience in AML, ABAC, Fraud, Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Analysis, or related field
In lieu of a degree, 8 + years’ experience with experience in AML, ABAC, Fraud, Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Analysis, or related field
Preferred Qualifications
If we had our say, we’d also look for:
8+ years of experience in AML, ABAC, Fraud, Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Analysis, or related
CAMS, CGSS, TRACE, CAFP, CFE Certification, other Compliance, Fraud, Audit or related certification
Experience in FIU (AML, Fraud) , KYC (Know Your Customer), ESLS (Enterprise Sanctions List Screening), ABAC (Anti-Bribery Anti-corruption), PS/PD (Payment Services, Partner Due Diligence)
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Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Jan-08-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.Compensation:
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $75,500.00 to $127,900.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
Recognition Program
Education Assistance
Commuter Benefits
Family Support Programs
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Learn more at MyDiscoverBenefits.com.
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