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Our Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Investigator I handles the monitoring, reporting, investigation and research of potential suspicious activity related to anti-money laundering and terrorist financing along with other activities for BSA/AML related issues, by performing the following duties under the direction of the AML Team Leader.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES will include the following, other duties may be assigned:
BSA/OFAC Anti-Money Laundering Duties:
- This is a "Hybrid" position that will occasionally include working hours in the office and while routinely working remote.
- Primary responsibility is to understand potential suspicious activity alerts that are generated either systematically or through the use of manual monitoring tools. This may also include, but not be limited to referrals from branch personnel, 314(a), 314(b), negative media searches or potential OFAC matches.
- Working alerts to make determinations if case is required, and then to further determine SAR/No SAR decisions as appropriate, and within department and regulatory guidelines.
- Depending on alert volumes and caseloads of the team, may also assist in the SAR creation and filing process as needed.
- Assists with "Know Your Customer" and suspicious activity monitoring and investigation processes to bring pertinent issues to the attention of the AML Team Leader for investigation.
- Assists with OFAC screening and investigation processes to bring pertinent issues to the attention of the AML Team Leader.
- Participates in special BSA/AML monitoring reviews with business units upon request or if a need for targeted monitoring is identified.
Assists with:
- Preparation of updates to BSA/AML Manual.
- Representing the BSA/AML team on company-wide projects as assigned and promoting collaboration between AML and functional business units of the organization.
- Researches and answers BSA/AML questions from First Banks Inc. employees.
- Provides direct assistance and support to other Corporate Compliance personnel, and other areas of the company as deemed necessary.
- Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.), with a major, minor, or supporting course work in Accounting, Business, Economics, or Finance from four-year college or university
- A minimum of four years related experience and/or training, preferably in the financial services industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- At least one year of experience in AML suspicious activity investigation
- CAMS Certification preferred, or the ability (and qualifications) to obtain within 12 months of hire date Successful experience with Verafin Financial Crime Management is a plus
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Internet, and Outlook is required
- Possess an ability and willingness to learn new applications as needed
- Multi-lingual, a plus
- U.S. Military Veterans are encouraged to apply
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Attn: Applicants interested in a San Francisco based position: First Bank will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.