Financial Intelligence Unit Investigator

IBC Bank successes are the result of an aggressive and innovative attitude. The Bank's "We Do More" philosophy reflects its dedication to the growth and success of its employees, customers and communities.   IBC bank hires talented, creative and dedicated individuals to help our business succeed.  We are a company that values leadership, community engagement and relationship building that leads to a culture of excellence.   We are currently seeking to fill positions across all business segments. IBC's focus is to be customer centric and strive to provide excellent customer experience. 

Time Type:

Full time

This is an in-office position.

Department:

770 Financial Intelligence Unit

Job Summary:

The FIU Investigator position is responsible for the day to day review of cases generated for BSA/AML review on customers’ account activity. The FIU Investigator reviews the case and conducts an overview of a customer’s account and/or relationship to identify any potential suspicious activity that would require the filing of a suspicious activity report. This requires the review of internal systems as well as communicating directly with employees/officers and customers as necessary. The FIU Investigator makes the necessary recommendations to close a case with no further action or obtain approval to file a suspicious activity report and is required to prepare the case for filing of the SAR.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The statements on this job description are intended to describe the general nature of level of work being performed by incumbents.  They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required by all incumbents.

• Review customers’ account activity based on assigned case work
• Identify potential BSA/AML concerns on customers’ accounts and/or any other types of suspicious activity
• Pose necessary questions to understand activity via phone/email to managers/officers
• Review responses and/or documentation for compliance with BSA/AML regulations
• Identify suspicious activity in accordance with BSA/AML regulations and prepare and submit recommendations for suspicious activity reporting
• Ensure all tasks are done within regulatory and procedural timelines
• Recommend procedural/training improvements as deemed necessary
• Meet established productivity goals
• Other activities assigned as deemed necessary by Management

SKILLS

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Must be self-motivated and have organizational skills
• Must be capable of analyzing large amounts of data to identify unusual patterns of activity
• Time management; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to multi-task and manage several tasks simultaneously
• Great team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Industry-specific technical knowledge

EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE

• High School Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or related field preferred but not required
• Overall understanding/knowledge of BSA/AML regulations and banking transactional activity
• 3 years banking experience, prior fraud/AML investigation experience preferred
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) credential preferred but not required