AML Investigator & Data Analytics Lead

ATR International; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ATR International in Columbus, OH seeks a Fraud Investigations Analyst to collect and analyze data, document investigations, and prepare SAR filings under FinCEN rules.

The role requires strong communication, analytical thinking, and regulatory knowledge. You will coordinate with compliance, operations and management to assess risks and determine next steps, while maintaining meticulous records.

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, interpretive, organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize and manage tasks.
• Independent decision maker, able to make time-sensitive assessments and articulate findings to senior investigators or managers.
• Knowledge of banking products and services.
• Understanding of regulatory concepts including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctions, and the USA PATRIOT Act.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/Access/PowerPoint).
• Excel proficiency; including the ability to use Pivot Tables.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Finance, Criminal Justice, Economics, Accounting or similar is highly preferred
• 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred or open to new graduates with internship experience

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data, including alert, transactions, customer demographics and relevant account information to identify potential suspicious activity.
• Disposition and fully document the investigation, including supporting data, analysis, and rationale for disposition within the case management system.
• Complete the Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) form, if applicable, in accordance with FinCEN requirements.
• Effectively communicate with associates, management and various stakeholders on risks identified, possible typologies and recommend next steps.
• Balance inventory queues, deadlines, and priorities to achieve departmental standards and production goals.
• Demonstrate teamwork by accepting ad-hoc requests to assist other associates on inventory.
• Make risk based determination through Quality Analysis whether alerts were properly cleared by Compliance Alerts Analysts.
• Ensure Alert data has been accurately collected and documented, including but not limited to: Investigations data, SARS & Currency Transaction Reports (CTR), Know Your Customer (KYC) information, any relevant account and transaction data and all required information which would assist in an investigation.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Decision making

Banking knowledge

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/Finance/Criminal Justice/Economics/Accounting or similar

Tools

MS Office

Pivot Tables

Job description

ATR International in Columbus, OH seeks a Fraud Investigations Analyst to collect and analyze data, document investigations, and prepare SAR filings under FinCEN rules.

The role requires strong communication, analytical thinking, and regulatory knowledge. You will coordinate with compliance, operations and management to assess risks and determine next steps, while maintaining meticulous records.