AML Investigator

At Valley Bank, we believe in people’s growth potential. We invest in it. We protect it. We focus it. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been the Bank that clients from every industry turn to for our expertise, strategies, and advice—building the kind of trust that can fuel every goal. We are the leading relationship bank built for growth—with over $60 billion in assets, 3,800 experts, and more than 200 consumer branches and commercial banking offices in communities across the US.

At Valley, we're all driven by an ambition that goes deeper than just having a job. That’s why when you work for us, we make it our goal to help you focus on what drives you—working to turn your passions and strengths into assets you can use to propel your ambitions and build the professional legacy you want. Because when we say we're a relationship bank built for growth, that's not just reserved for our clients—that includes all our associates as well.

The AML Investigator will research, analyze, and investigate consumer/commercial account behavior for potential money laundering or terrorist financing related suspicious activity in accordance with Bank policies and procedures.

, Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Review and analyze alerts generated by the Bank's electronic monitoring software to make a determination as to whether activity warrants further review. Review and analyze internal AML reports, draw conclusions and make recommendations regarding the need for further investigation.
• Research and analyze customer activity compared to KYC documentation and internal/external information sources and make recommendations regarding the need for further review and/or SAR filing.
• Research and analyze customer activity compared to KYC documentation and internal/external information sources and make recommendations regarding the need for further review and/or SAR filing.
• Conduct suspicious activity investigations and determine whether a Suspicious Activity Report is needed. Draft narrative for each case substantiating the decision/recommendation.
• Draft and file Suspicious Activity Reports with FinCEN.
• Manage complex cases involving matters such as multiple relationship accounts, international wires involving Bank-designated high risk jurisdictions, and complex cash structuring schemes.
• Identify and analyze records of outside agencies to facilitate investigations including credit bureau records, police and court records.
• Make recommendations for closing customer accounts/relationships based on investigation.
• Correspond with employees and customers in connection with matters such as structuring.
• Prepare bank wide guidance on AML matters.
• Work with the business and AML Investigations to understand and resolve potential AML monitoring issues.
• Work with the AML management team to ensure the monitoring platform consistently addresses prevailing risk.
• Support management in the day-to-day compliance efforts with AML/KYC requirements.
• Analyze, plan and complete special projects assigned by the AML management.
  
  

, Required Skills:

• Knowledge of laws applicable to money laundering, to include the BSA, The USA Patriot Act, U.S. Treasury AML guidelines, OFAC requirements and Suspicious Activity Reporting requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior organizational and analytical skills. Strong time management skills.
• Strong research skills.
• Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. Experience with online research systems including web-based tools.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail and accuracy under pressure situations.
• Team oriented and able to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize and organize assignments.
  
  

Required Experience

• High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of two years in banking operations or investigative law enforcement experience related to anti-money laundering.
• Bachelors Degree preferred.
• CAMS certification preferred.