AML Operations Analyst

Summary of day-to-day responsibilities:
• This position evaluates ML/TF risk, by conducting investigations on cases as part of the controls of client’s AML and ATF program.
• This position will support the management team and conduct second level reviews including on PEP Case work, but not exclusive to, reviews of investigator cases of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR) and Demarket approval(s).
• Contribute to the success of the team by willingly assisting others in the completion and performance of work activities; provide training for case files reviews and/or guidance as appropriate. This position will support the PEP Investigation team
• Ability to review others work.
• Perform a broad range of money laundering investigation related activities in support of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Anti-Terrorist Financing (ATF) regulations designed to detect and report on financial-related crimes.
• Ability to lead and positively influence others.
• Provide trend analysis and reporting of AML/TF findings to Management for review.
• Assist the operational function with developing/drafting and maintaining written policies, procedures and/or programs/frameworks to minimize compliance breaches and monitor adherence to applicable regulations/ requirement.
• Prioritize and manage own workload to meet SLA requirements for service and productivity.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in an operational function and serve as knowledge and process expert to others.
• Comply with applicable internal and external audit and regulatory requirements and actively participate in Audit Reviews, providing recommendations and guidance as required.
• Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts.
• Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite.
• Evaluate potentially suspicious account activity. Recognize and evaluate accounts and activity and effectively document recommendations regarding account retention and/or regulatory reporting obligations.
• Effectively work independently with minimal supervision within a team environment to complete a common goal and prioritize daily workload to meet department objectives.
• Adhere to the team policy and procedures to ensure that work is properly documented.

Must have:
• 2.5 years of industry related experience with 1 year experience in another FIU Investigative Team.
• Understanding of related regulations, such as the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA).
• Experience with a wide variety of ML/TF risks for multiple customer/product types and a solid ability to articulate the risks and your findings in a recommendation summary.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to professionally manage questions and/or concerns escalated by partners.
• Excellent organization skills with the ability handle multiple complex cases simultaneously, while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent team player who is versatile and adaptable to new situations/opportunities within the business needs.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent technical and computing skills: including the ability to use various searchable databases and Microsoft Office software. Knowledge of current and emerging trends
• Skill in mentoring, coaching and performance management
• Skill in using analytical software tools, data analysis methods and reporting techniques
• Skill in using computer applications including MS Office
• Skill in mentoring, coaching and performance management
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions
• Ability to analyze, research, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion