SR AML Investigator

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Provides logistical and administrative support for the AML Manager and AML Department within the Department of Financial Intel / BSA Department. Primary responsibilities include adherence to the bank-wide Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Program, Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Operational Procedure, and Information Sharing Procedure.

COMPENSATION: Hourly $26 - $34

APPLY ONLINE: https://www.bankofcolorado.com/careers

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Maintain continual knowledge and understanding of the bank’s AML Program, policies and related procedures and updates to these resulting from changing regulatory requirements.
2. Review suspicious activity alerts from a variety of sources and prepare cases for submission to the Suspicious Activity Review Committee (SARC) for SAR determination within regulatory deadlines.
3. Responsible for timely suspicious activity reporting, documentation, and recordkeeping.
4. Prepare SAR form filings and SAR Non-files with appropriate supporting documentation based on the determination from SARC.
5. Investigate BSA/AML alerts and cases and complete SAR Forms, SAR non-files, and submit to the SAR Department Manager for final approval in the bank’s AML software.
6. Responsible for monitoring and completing all aspects of the Information Sharing process to include timely review, reporting to SARC, sharing of information, documentation and logs for 314(a) and 314(b).
7. Responsible for monitoring and completing all aspects of the law enforcement requests & review process.
8. Assist with training of AML Investigators and other business lines.
9. Support business lines with identifying and reporting unusual activity, answering questions, and providing guidance regarding relationship termination recommendations.
10. Serves as back-up to AML Manager for SAR form approvals, filings to FinCEN, and other approvals as necessary.
11. Responsible for maintaining and providing the weekly agenda for the SAR Committee meetings and providing meeting minutes to the Department of Financial Intel (DFI) management.
12. Assist other teams within the BSA Department, as needed/assigned.
13. Complete required BSA/AML training and any other training as assigned.
14. Other duties as assigned by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Knowledge of AML/CFT, USA Patriot Act
• Knowledge of bank policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Skill in operating computer terminals and printers and other various office equipment
• Skill in good communication and training.
• Ability to interact efficiently with examiners and auditors.
• Ability to manage employees.
• Ability to be organized.
• Ability to create an efficient work environment, paying close attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Management experience preferred.
• Five years AML compliance experience preferred.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification preferred.

BENEFITS:

Must be able to read documents, use computer

Hearing: 75-100%

Must be able to communicate with co-workers in person and on the telephone.

Standing/Walking: 25-49%

Must be able to visit with coworkers, go to areas of the office to use copier, fax machines, etc.

Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 25-49%

Must be able to kneel or stoop to file

Must be able to use computer, write and place paperwork in file folders.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negotiable amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Job involves sitting most of the time and if walking and standing is required, only occasionally.

NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills, required of personnel so classified.

We take pride in our heritage as a family-owned, community bank. Our commitment to our customers and community is at the forefront of how we do business.

We are a Nebraska-based banking organization founded in 1938 in Palmer, Nebraska. Today, we have branches in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Texas and Wyoming.

As we grow, our commitment to our customers and community remains as strong as ever. We specialize in building lasting banking relationships with the businesses, farms and families we serve. We also prioritize taking an active role in our communities through charitable giving and volunteering.

At Pinnacle Bank, we are ready to help your company with business checking and savings accounts, commercial loans and lines of credit and treasury management services.

We also offer personal banking services, including accounts, mortgages, personal loans and technology products.

We use application review steps designed to ensure mutual fit. Generic or automated submissions may not progress.

We offer fair and competitive compensation as well as bonus based on an employee's years of service and possible discretionary merit bonuses. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in the Bank incentive programs based on charter/branch guidelines. Other Full-Time benefits include:

*Paid holidays and paid time off benefits are not applicable for employees that are fully commissioned.

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