Quality Control Analyst, Anti Money Laundering

• Five+ years of investigative experience involving Anti-Money Laundering, including SAR preparation and/or law enforcement experience involving Anti-Money Laundering Investigations OR Two plus years of direct AML QC Investigators experience at a retail financial institution, including SARs.
• Reviewing complex AML investigations worked by investigators and/or quality of reviews while verifying/validating customer information and transaction activity via internal and external systems, based on scenario or customer type.
• Confirming the decisioning of the AML investigation; affirming procedures were followed, ensuring the technical accuracy of the case per regulatory and FinCen guidance. Documenting feedback of investigations and escalating technical and procedural themes to management (additional coaching for investigators). Mentors others. Works independently and advises others; recognized as subject matter expert.
• Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and/or efficiency of policies, procedures and/or processes and make the appropriate recommendations to management, take part in implementation and drive towards completion.
• Demonstrate superior investigative/analytical skills while confirming the decisioning/outcome of an investigation/review (i.e. SAR or customer retention decision). Ensure the decisioning was well articulated with a supportable rationale while complying with departmental procedures.
• Demonstrate high degree of collaboration and partnering with the Lines of Business (LOB) to clarify and document risk factors associated with a client or banking relationship and/or resolve matters where the supporting documentation does not adequately describe risk associated with a client.
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Identify, escalate information stemming from analysis and review that appears to be conflicting or inconsistent with a customer's profile and ensure follow-up occurs.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Relevant Certifications (i.e. Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist - CAMS certification, Certified Fraud Examiner - CFE or other accredited related industry certification)
• Proactive in partnering and communicating with Compliance/LOB partners.
• ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Superior oral and written communication/feedback skills
• In depth knowledge of anti-money laundering typologies, regulations, and guidance (BSA, KYC, etc.)
• Extensive analytical ability
• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelors or advanced degree in business administration, criminal justice, intelligence studies or other related field of study

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $60,000.00 to $85,000.00 annually depending on location and job-related factors such as level of experience. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for short-term incentive compensation