Corporate – Compliance AML Investigations – Associate Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Corporate – Compliance AML Investigations – Associate to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Function as a key contributor and demonstrate knowledge of AML issues as well as broader functional knowledge;
- Build relationships with AML Investigations units, effectively communicating and transferring information for case investigations;
- Review and analyze underlying data gathered to assess reasonable cause to escalate an alert to Investigations or to clear the alert;
- Participate in individual and department goal development and execute on tactical strategies for goal attainment;
- Investigative experience with exposure within international regions and multinational corporations;
- Flag significant SARs to senior management and LOBs, as appropriate;
- Manage Alert volume, including performing intake controls to ensure all Alerts are documented and assigned in a timely manner;
- Understanding of all LOBs and Products;
- Exceptional research and analytical skills;
- Augment investigation documentation as needed, including conducting independent research through Lexis/Nexis, Web and other sources;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Meet departmental quality standards;
- An independent decision maker, able to make time-sensitive assessments and to discuss complex regulatory issues with senior management;
- Independently manage and disposition AML alert, including conducting investigations and research as needed;
- Build relationships with other AML Investigations units, effectively communicating and transferring information, as needed.
Requirements:
- Self-driven initiative and the ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment;
- Ability to work independently;
- Strong investigative, processing and analytical skills;
- An in-depth understanding of financial services, AML concepts and issues, in particular AML regulatory standards;
- Quick learning skills;
- Sound judgment and the discipline to observe the highest degree of confidentiality in handling sensitive and confidential information.