About this role
This role investigates and monitors potential financial crime and fraud activity, reviews system alerts, and ensures regulatory compliance. The specialist prepares Fraud SAR-related reports, recommends follow-up actions, and escalates matters to supervisory staff when warranted.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and analyze system activity and generated alerts
- Analyze Financial Crimes and Fraud related triggers
- Prepare Reports and recommend appropriate follow-up
- Escalate financial crimes matters to supervisory staff
- Adhere to BSA/AML, OFAC sanctions, and CIP requirements and training
Technical Overview
The technical scope focuses on financial crimes monitoring and compliance: analyzing alert triggers, applying BSA/AML/OFAC/CIP/USA PATRIOT Act requirements, documenting suspicious activity, and managing escalation workflows. It also includes coordinating with business units and communicating case outcomes.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an early-career compliance/investigative professional with 1–3 years of specialist experience in financial crimes, fraud, or related investigative compliance work. They can review and analyze system-generated alerts, apply Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, and Customer Identification Program (CIP) requirements, and escalate suspicious matters for supervisory engagement.
Must-Have Skills
Financial Crimes Compliance expectationsSuspicious activity in regard to financial institutionsBank Secrecy Act (BSA)Anti-Money Laundering (AML)USA PATRIOT ActOffice of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC)Customer Identification Program (CIP) rulesAbility to analyze Financial Crimes and Fraud related triggersReview and analyze system activity and generated alertsPrepare Reports and recommend appropriate follow-upEscalate matters associated with Financial Crimes activity that warrants engagement from supervisory staff
Nice-to-Have Skills
Working knowledge of industry trends
Tools & Platforms
System activity alerts (unspecified system)
Required Skills
Investigates monitors and reports on casesFinancial Crimes Compliance expectationsAnalyze system activity and generated alertsAnalyze Financial Crimes and Fraud related triggersEscalates matters to supervisory staffPrepares ReportsRecommends follow-upFinancial Crimes supportfirst line of defensecustomer supportknowledge of industry trendsSuspicious activitymoney laundering trendsterrorist financing indicatorsBank Secrecy Act (BSA)Anti-Money Laundering (AML)USA PATRIOT ActFraudOffice of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC)Customer Identification Program (CIP)economic sanctionscompliance with lawscommunication verbally and in writing
Hard Skills
Investigatesmonitors and reports on cases involving potential threats to the BankFinancial Crimes Compliance expectationsReviewing and analyzing system activity and generated alertsAnalyzing Financial Crimes and Fraud related triggers related to risk activityEscalating matters associated with Financial Crimes activityPreparing ReportsRecommending appropriate follow-upFinancial Crimes related supportWorking with first line of defense for the bankCustomer support to internal and external customersUnderstanding Financial Crimes and Fraud alerted activityCompliance with lawsKnowledge of industry trendsStrong analytical skillsProblem-solvingConflict resolutionSuspicious activity in regard to financial institutionsMoney laundering trendsTerrorist financing indicatorsBank Secrecy Act (BSA)Anti-Money Laundering (AML) effortsUSA PATRIOT ActFraudOffice of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC)Bank policies and procedures relating to BSABank policies and procedures relating to OFACCustomer Identification Program (CIP) rulesEconomic sanctions by prohibiting transactions as specified by OFACOngoing related trainingVerbal and written communication with internal and external customersCompleting assigned work in a timely and accurate manner
Soft Skills
Openly exchanging ideas and opinionsElevating concernsAccountabilityEffective communication verballyEffective communication in writingWork with various business unitsConflict resolutionCustomer-focused support mindsetTimeliness and accuracy
Keywords for Your Resume
Financial Crimes SpecialistFraud SAR FilingFraud SAR filingSuspicious activitymoney laundering trendsterrorist financing indicatorsBank Secrecy Act (BSA)Anti-Money Laundering (AML)USA PATRIOT ActOffice of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC)economic sanctionsCustomer Identification Program (CIP)CIP rulesfinancial crimefraudFinancial Crimes Compliance expectationssystem activitygenerated alertsreview and analyzeescalates matterssupervisory staffprepare Reportsrecommend follow-upfirst line of defensecustomer supportcompliance with regulatory requirements
Deal Breakers
Must demonstrate knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Must demonstrate knowledge of Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) and Customer Identification Program (CIP) rules, Must have the ability to analyze fraud triggers and review system-generated alerts
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