Financial Crimes Analyst

The Financial Crimes Analyst assists with daily monitoring required for compliance with the Bank’s AML/CFT and anti-fraud programs. The primary areas include suspicious activity monitoring, fraud detection and responding to legal requests. The Bank’s Financial Crimes program is a first line of defense that conducts prevention, monitoring and investigation activities to mitigate exposure to fraud, money laundering, electronic crime, and terrorist financing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage alerts in the Bank’s fraud and AML system to ensure timely review and disposition.
• Assist with AML case management to ensure timely and prompt investigation.
• Review potentially suspicious customer checks and returned checks.
• Review and respond to legal requests provided to the Bank.
• Support the Bank’s compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations with respect to BSA, AML and OFAC.
• Keep abreast of changes in related regulations and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Participate in ongoing education by attending various webinars and seminars.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years of banking experience, with direct experience with financial crimes compliance (anti-money laundering and/or anti-fraud).
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work, and adapt to changes in working environment while meeting established deadlines.
• Able to collaborate and communicate effectively both verbally and in written formats across all levels of the organization; able to select the appropriate method for outcomes and audiences.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Excel and Word and must be familiar with basic computer applications.
• Ability to understand and work with large quantities of data to identify trends, errors and gaps.
• Strong working knowledge financial and banking operations and terminology.
• Highly organized self-starter.
• Excellent decision making /problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with a team.