Perform full case investigations of customer activity escalated from alert assessments
Ensure timely identification and filing of suspicious activity
Analyze customer activity to make independent judgements of whether the activity is suspicious and requires reporting to the federal government
Draft reports and document analysis in a logical manner that sufficiently supports decisions
Working with front line staff to obtain any information that would be helpful during the alert assessment and analysis
Apply critical thinking skills to recognize patterns, trends and inconsistencies within transactional and customer data to detect, prevent, mitigate and report potentially suspicious activity
Understand complex issues and customer risks associated with money laundering, terrorist financing, financial crimes or other legal and reputational risks
Draft suspicious activity reports to be transmitted to the federal government
Stay current with money laundering and terrorist financing behaviors, trends, patterns and typologies
Stay current with rules, laws and regulations
Maintain attention to detail

3+ years of direct AML experience
CAMS certification (ACAMS)
High school diploma or GED required
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Criminal Justice or related field or related training or experience required
CAMS certification preferred
Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Working knowledge of a bank operating environment and applicable systems preferred
Working knowledge and understanding of BSA/AML rules, laws and regulations including the USA PATRIOT Act
Sound oral and written communication skills
Sound critical thinking ability
Sound analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
Detail oriented
Ability to be a self-starter
Ability to build relationships

Financial Crimes Case Investigations Analyst

Key skills