Anti-Money Laundering Investigator

Job Title: Brokerage AML Investigator

Location: Remote

Duration: 4 months (Possible extension)

Training period: 4 weeks, no absences during training

Pay range: $45-$47

Job Description:

• Validate completeness and accuracy of cases using independent research, reviewing the supporting documentation, and ensuring the narratives address all risk factors and their final disposition is rational and can be fully understood by a third party (i.e., Internal/External Audit, Regulators, etc.)
• Provide consistent qualitative feedback to Investigators that follows the QA protocols and procedures without any deviations, as well as clarification Team Lead, as necessary, regarding an Exception finding to assist them in making the necessary corrections
• Make sound judgment when assessing an Investigator’s case narrative and supporting documentation compared to the QA Core Competencies in place while also analyzing the transactional activity and any potential red flags that may be present
• Confirm that the Investigator made the appropriate corrections based on ALL issued Exceptions, while meeting QA Production goals in addition to meeting quality standards for re‐ viewing Investigator cases and collaborating with the various teams to ensure synergy and proper communication of various internal processes
• Ability to determine whether the case review and final disposition was appropriate based on a number of factors while maintaining a thorough comprehension of internal Anti-Money Laundering (AML) typologies relating to correspondent banking and wealth management clients, also keeping abreast of new laws, regulations, and policies in identifying potential unusual activity within an Investigator’s case reviews
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm’s respectful and courteous work environment.

Skills:

• 5 years of AML experience within financial services industry
• 3-5 years' experience performing AML Transaction Monitoring investigations, preferably for a retail bank, drafting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and/or performing quality assurance (QA).
• Any additional experience in Broker/dealer transaction monitoring is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience, in areas such as financial services, investigative service, or law enforcement
• Advanced understanding of the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act, and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Prior experience performing AML Investigations and drafting SAR narratives.
• Experience overseeing the work of others and providing feedback, e.g., in an oversight/Quality Assurance/second level reviewer role.
• Good knowledge of MS Office.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical experience.
• Excellent research and decision-making skills.