AML Investigator

Us Bank; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Bank in Columbus, OH seeks an AML Investigator to join the Enterprise Financial Crimes Compliance AML Investigations division.

You will conduct enterprise-wide investigations, analyze transactions and write SARs when appropriate, helping to prevent illicit activity. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of AML experience, with strong analytical and communication skills, and knowledge of BSA/AML, Actimize, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Typically more than two years of applicable AML experience.
• Experience in banking and AML compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct enterprise AML investigations by analyzing transactions and customer data.
• Collaborate with internal departments to obtain necessary information.
• Prepare detailed case notes and SARs when required.
• Escalate risks and recommend closures or referrals as appropriate.
• Ensure production and quality goals for cases are met.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Financial services knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Actimize

CAMs Certification (preferred)

Job description

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

Job Description

U.S. Bankis responsible formaintainingan effective anti-money laundering (AML) program for monitoring, detecting, and reporting suspicious activity toappropriate regulatoryagencies. As a member of the Enterprise Financial Crimes Compliance AML Investigations division, you will be part of the bank’s second line of defense to prevent individuals and businesses from using U.S. Bank products and services for illegal purposes. As an AML Investigator, you will conduct enterprise-wide investigationsidentifyingunusual activity and preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to be filed with Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) as well as writing and preparing cases that result in No SARs. An AML Investigator should have a basic understanding of AML/BSA laws and regulations, the financial services industry, and regulatory trends thatimpacttheir assigned line of business. During the investigation, you mayidentifygaps and help drive solutions that minimize losses resulting from inadequate internal processes, systems, or human errors. You willassistinidentifyingand/or escalating risks, asappropriate.

Responsibilities

You’llcontribute to the bank’s overall strategy and risk profile by:

• Conducting comprehensive case investigations which includes analyzing transaction information, reviewing customer data, researching open source and media checks, and recommending a SAR or no SAR to be filed

• Working cooperatively with internal departments to obtain and analyze necessary information related to the investigation

• Preparing quality investigative documentation which includes clearly articulating written detailed case notes, and providing attachments of internal and external research

• Preparing the SAR form when a case investigation results in a SAR recommendation

• Recommending customer relationship closures, caseescalationsor case referrals as appropriate

• Ensuring case production and quality goals are met

• Completing other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
- Typically more than two years of applicable experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

- Experience in banking, and/or AML compliance

- Effective oral and written communication skills

- Strongproficiencyin Excel

- Strong analytical skills

- Strong problem-solving skills

- Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities

- Strong attention to detail

- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, along with generalproficiencyin adapting to new software applications

- Knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/AML laws and regulations

- Knowledge of Actimize case management system

- Knowledge of retail banking,lendingand bank operations processes

- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification preferred

Location expectations
This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits:

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

• Basic term and optional term life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Pregnancy disability and parental leave

• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

• Adoption assistance

• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $66,640.00 - $78,400.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.