AML Analyst/ SAR Writer

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  The AML Analysts within the CRIU review system-generated and manual cases for activity conducted by Bank clients.  
  


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  The Senior Compliance Analyst is responsible for managing a caseload of investigations, perform analysis and follow-up and work cases from beginning to completion according to Bank AML procedures and policies. 
  


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  Cases are generated from sources which include Automated Alerts (EAP, Mantas), and Manual referrals. 
  

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  Document and report case review/investigation findings and prepare case files for review (e.g. media search results, copies of statements/checks, results from internal system searches etc.) 
  


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  Conduct research over available Bank systems, the Internet and Databases consistent with the resolution of investigations. 
  


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  Document all research and analysis conducted in the Case Management System 
  


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  Create Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs); and recommend relationship retention or termination; and track account closures as required. 
  


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  Liaise with other CRIU units, ACRM, the Business, CSIS, FIU Legal, Trade Surveillance, and Law Enforcement, where applicable. 
  

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  Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent experience. 
  


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  1-5 years’ experience in reviewing customer transactions and information for potentially suspicious activity and performing AML or financial investigations 
  


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  Experience in writing and preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements preferred. 
  


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  CAMS Certification is a plus 
  


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  General understanding of Senior Public Figures, Money Service Businesses, Wealth Management and Retail Banking preferred as well as compliance with those business segments. 
  


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  Excellent research skills including experience with online search tools. 
  


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  Advanced proficiency in Office (i.e., MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Access, MS-PowerPoint and MS-Outlook) 
  Strong writing, analytical and communications skills. Must be able to multitask and complete projects on time. 
  

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually - as applicable.