Financial Crimes Specialist

Fifth Third Bank, N.A.; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank, N.A. in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Financial Crimes Specialist to investigate, monitor, and report on cases involving potential threats to the Bank, ensuring regulatory compliance and proper escalation of financial crime matters.

You will analyze alerts, prepare reports, collaborate with other lines of business, and apply knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act, AML, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, and related regulations.

Qualifications

• One to two years of specialist experience in compliance, investigative work, or a related field.
• Associates Degree or commensurate work experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Suspicious activity in regard to financial institutions, money laundering trends, terrorist financing indicators, the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering efforts, USA PATRIOT Act, Fraud and OFAC.
• Functional understanding of federal and state laws and regulations pertinent to the position
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with the Ability to multi-task detailed items and follow-up as needed.
• Proactive in identifying potential concerns and following-up to Resolve such issues.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to make decisions or know when to elevate matters to management
• Ability to collaborate with others, initiate action, adapt to change and accept challenging assignments.
• Ability to Communicate with management
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Reviews and Analyzes system activity and generated alerts in accordance with Financial Crimes Compliance expectations.
• Ability to analyze Financial Crimes and Fraud related triggers related to risk activity.
• Appropriately escalates matters associated with Financial Crimes activity that warranties engagement from supervisory staff.
• Prepares Reports and recommends appropriate follow-up.
• Provides Support and Works with other Lines of business.
• Works with various business units to understand the Financial Crimes and Fraud alerted activity and to ensure compliance with laws.
• Possesses working knowledge of industry trends.
• Ability to complete assigned work in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external customers on Financial Crimes or Fraud related matters.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Compliance experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organization

Proactivity

Teamwork

Decision making

Collaboration

Management communication

Self-management

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cincinnati, OH

Farmington Hills, MI

Rosemont, IL

Charlotte, NC

Full time

R74269

GENERAL FUNCTION:

Investigates, monitors and reports on cases involving potential threats to the Bank to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Responsible for filing applicable reports and escalating financial crime related matters when appropriate. Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues, and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Banks risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews and Analyzes system activity and generated alerts in accordance with Financial Crimes Compliance expectations..
• Ability to analyze Financial Crimes and Fraud related triggers related to risk activity.
• Appropriately escalates matters associated with Financial Crimes activity that warranties engagement from supervisory staff.
• Prepares Reports and recommends appropriate follow-up.
• Provides Support and Works with other Lines of business.
• Works with various business units to understand the Financial Crimes and Fraud alerted activity and to ensure compliance with
• laws.
• Possesses working knowledge of industry trends.
• Ability to complete assigned work in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external customers on Financial Crimes or Fraud related matters.
• Performs other duties as required.

BANK SECRECY ACT REQUIREMENTS:

Responsible for adhering to the reporting and record keeping requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering rules and regulations, observing economic sanctions by prohibiting transactions as specified by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC), following the bank’s customer identification program (CIP) rules, observing all Bank policies and procedures relating to BSA, OFAC, CIP, and related acts, and participation in ongoing related training.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• One to two years of specialist experience in compliance, investigative work, or a related field.
• Associates Degree or commensurate work experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of Suspicious activity in regard to financial institutions, money laundering trends, terrorist financing indicators, the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering efforts, USA PATRIOT Act, Fraud and OFAC.
• Functional understanding of federal and state laws and regulations pertinent to the position
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with the Ability to multi-task detailed items and follow-up as needed.
• Proactive in identifying potential concerns and following-up to Resolve such issues.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to make decisions or know when to elevate matters to management
• Ability to collaborate with others, initiate action, adapt to change and accept challenging assignments.
• Ability to Communicate with management
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal office environment with little exposure to dust, noise, temperature and the like.
• Extended viewing of a CRT screen.

Financial Crimes Specialist

Total Base Pay Range 45,100.00 - 85,600.00 USD Annual

At Fifth Third, we understand the importance of recognizing our employees for the role they play in improving the lives of our customers, communities and each other. Our Total Rewards include comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings to give each employee the opportunity to be their best every day.

The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location.

Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html and by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.

LOCATION -- Cincinnati, Ohio 45227

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is proud to have an engaged and inclusive culture and to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.