AML Investigator II

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AML Investigator II

Our AML Investigators handle the monitoring, reporting, investigation and research of potential suspicious activity related to anti-money laundering and terrorist financing along with other activities for BSA/AML related issues within the centralized business units, by performing the following duties under the direction of the AML Investigation Manager.

What You Will Be Doing

BSA/OFAC Anti-Money Laundering Duties:

• Primary responsibility is to understand potential suspicious activity alerts that are generated either systematically or through the use of manual monitoring tools. This may also include, but not be limited to referrals from branch personnel, 314(a), 314(b), negative media searches or potential OFAC matches.
• Working alerts to make determinations if case is required, and then to further determine SAR/No SAR decisions as appropriate, and within department and regulatory guidelines.
• Working Cases to conclusion - whether completing ‘no SAR' or drafting and filing SAR as necessary.
• As needed, filing continuing activity SARs within regulatory timelines, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Assisting with “Know Your Customer” and suspicious activity monitoring and investigation processes to bring pertinent issues to the attention of the Unit Supervisor for investigation.
• Assisting with OFAC screening and investigation processes to bring pertinent issues to the attention of the BSA/AML Officer and Investigations Manager.
• Working with AML Investigations Manager as well as other members of the AML team on UAT of potential alerting scenarios in the Development environment, prior to launching rules in Production.

• Participating in special BSA/AML monitoring reviews and educational visits with business units upon request or if a need for targeted training is identified through monitoring reports, internal audits, examinations, or customer complaints.

Assisting with:

• Preparation of updates to BSA/AML Manual.
• Developing corporate BSA/AML communications.
• Monitoring environmental conditions for new/revised laws.
• Developing/reviewing employee training materials.
• Researching and answering BSA/AML questions from First Bank employees.
• Representing the BSA/AML team on company-wide projects as assigned and promoting collaboration between AML and functional business units of the organization.
• Providing direct assistance and support to other Corporate Compliance personnel, and other areas of the company as deemed necessary.

This position may be remote in the following states only:

AL; AR; AZ; FL; GA; IL; IN; KS; KY; LA; MA; MD; MI; MO; MT; NE; NH; OH; PA; SC; TX; UT;

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.), with a major, minor, or supporting course work in: Accounting, Business, Economics, or Finance from four-year college or university
• Minimum eight years related experience and/or training, preferably in the financial services industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least one year of experience in AML suspicious activity investigation.
• CAMS Certification preferred, or the ability (and qualifications) to obtain within 12 months of hire date.
• Proficiency in Word, and Excel are required.
• Ability to learn new applications, such as Access, ACL or Visio

Be a part of a growing company that is truly committed to its employees and clients. Consider joining the First Bank family. As a member of our family, you are part of one of the largest independent banks in the U.S. We are proud of our growth and success over the past 100 years and look forward to a bright and promising future.

Diversity

At First Bank one of our biggest strengths is the diversity of our people. Our mission is to capitalize on the diversity of our associates and promote personal and professional development throughout every area of the organization. We encourage diversity by actively seeking employees from various backgrounds, walks of life, and job skills. We strongly encourage you to apply whenever a First Bank job opportunity interests you.

First Bank is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Attn: Applicants interested in a San Francisco based position: First Bank will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.