Financial Crimes Investigator

Job Description:

The Financial Crimes Investigator is responsible for conducting highly complex criminal investigations reported by customers, employees and third parties. 
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Thoroughly research and review correspondence/documentation provided by platforms to determine/confirm evidence of suspicious activity. 
• Prepare case documentation to include investigative reports and summaries.  Based on findings, determine SAR applicability, prepare necessary documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements. 
• Conduct interviews with witnesses/suspects on cases. 
• Liaison with law enforcement. 
• Liaison/partner with other bank divisions/departments and platforms to develop relationships and help define workflows/processes that allow identification and reporting of suspicious activity. 
• Maintain currency on industry trends.

Education & Experience:

• Six years or more banking experience required in handling financial crimes investigations, that include electronic payments, such as Deposit (RDC), ACH, wire and card.
• Four years’ bank or white collar fraud investigations experience.
• Strong understanding of cyber crime originated through digital channels.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Business, Finance or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of Bank Secrecy Act and applicable laws
• Experience in documenting/preparing SARs
• Experience working with Federal, State and local law enforcement

• Requires a strong understanding of complex bank fraud schemes (depository, card, loan, and internal).

Key Competencies:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management
• Ability to effectively interact with customers and third parties
• Skilled with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and related software applications.
• Well organized; ability to multi-task; attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and adapt to change.

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