AML Monitoring & Sanctions Investigator

Tompkins Bank & Trust

Buffalo (NY)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Tompkins Bank & Trust seeks an AML Specialist to advance the company’s AML/CFT, CIP, and sanctions programs. You will perform transaction monitoring reviews, high‑risk customer due diligence, and investigations, preparing regulatory filings and supporting program effectiveness with cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include reviewing alerts, filing SARs/CTRs, conducting CIP and due diligence, sanctions screening, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree required; finance/accounting/business preferred.
CAMS and/or CFCS certification preferred.
Two to four years of experience in BSA/AML compliance or a related financial crime role.
Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex transactional data.
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to document findings clearly.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with AML monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

Review transaction monitoring alerts and reports.
Identify potential suspicious activity and elevate alerts as appropriate.
Prepare and file SARs and CTRs within regulatory timelines.
Conduct high‑risk customer due diligence and periodic reviews.
Review CIP, CDD, and Beneficial Ownership compliance.
Review and disposition sanctions and 314(a) matches; support law enforcement requests.
Collaborate with business lines to obtain customer information and clarify activity.
Support AML leadership with program activities and knowledge sharing.