FCRM Investigations and Reporting Analyst III (Hybrid)

The Ban; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an AML Investigator, where your expertise in anti-money laundering and fraud investigation will be crucial. In this hybrid role, you will conduct in-depth financial investigations, prepare Suspicious Activity Reports, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborating with law enforcement and internal teams, you will play a key role in safeguarding the organization against fraudulent activities. This position offers a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, providing you the opportunity to make a significant impact in the financial sector while working alongside dedicated professionals.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in AML, KYC, and transaction monitoring.
• Extensive knowledge of BSA/AML regulations and SAR preparation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex financial forensic investigations on AML cases.
• Prepare and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) as required.
• Interface with law enforcement and internal stakeholders for investigations.

Skills

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Know Your Customer (KYC)

Transaction Monitoring

Fraud Investigation

Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR)

Excellent Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Related Field

Combination of Training and Experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

Work Arrangement:

This is a hybrid role, working 3 days onsite in our offices.

Investigates and analyzes the most complex potential anti-money laundering and fraudulent transactions and document findings up to and including filing Suspicious Activity Reports and escalating cases to the proper government enforcement authorities. Cross trains in other FCRM functions.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

1. Conducts financial forensic investigations on AML cases involving complex transaction patterns. Case sources include internal applications, referrals from business lines, law enforcement and department intelligence.
2. Determines and pursues the best investigative approach for each unique case, ensuring that key questions are addressed, and that compliance AML department policies and regulatory expectations are satisfied.
3. Assesses risk represented by the customer and/or the activity in which the customer has engaged.
4. Prepares Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) in compliance with established regulatory guidelines and time frames.
5. Communicates findings, status, open issues, and other AML-related items to management regularly.
6. Interfaces with internal stakeholders to obtain information related to their client’s transaction activity.
7. Sends requests for information during the investigative and fact-finding processes, as needed.
8. Escalates and coordinates cases with law enforcement as applicable. Effectively obtains information and assistance from appropriate law enforcement agencies, peer banks, and other external groups on AML issues and cases.
9. Works closely with internal groups to ensure understanding of SAR and investigative requirements.
10. Trains and works across FCRM departments as needed including one or more of the following areas: Sanctions, KYC, or Surveillance and Monitoring.
11. Provides feedback, inputs and suggestions on AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and Know Your Customer (KYC) issues, acting as a subject matter expert on the operations and processes to streamline and improve function effectiveness.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a related field preferred. Otherwise, a non-related undergraduate degree and combination of training and experience will be considered.
• 6 years of transaction monitoring, KYC, sanctions, fraud, or investigative experience in BSA/AML.

Preferred Requirements

• Extensive experience in writing and preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements preferred.
• Extensive working knowledge of BSA/AML and KYC rules and regulations with exposure to SARs documentation.
• Experience in training, coaching, and/or mentoring others.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• A team player, able to work effectively in a team fostered, multi-tasking environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook.

This job will be open and accepting applications for a minimum of five days from the date it was posted.

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The Bancorp Bank, N.A. is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or other protected category with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Employment with The Bancorp Bank, N.A. includes successfully passing a background check including credit, criminal, education, employment, OFAC, and social media background history.