Financial Crimes Support Specialist II

Truist; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan

Vacation and sick days

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Lumberton is seeking a Support Specialist for its Financial Intelligence Unit. The role involves reviewing complex BSA/AML cases, ensuring compliance, and developing data reports. Candidates should have eight years in compliance roles, possess a college degree, and strong analytical skills. The position offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance, along with generous vacation days. Join us to support the integrity of financial operations.

Qualifications

• Eight years of compliance experience in BSA/AML regulatory or related fields.
• Expertise in evaluating effectiveness of compliance controls.
• Strong written and verbal skills for communication with various stakeholders.
• Ability to evaluate the adequacy of compliance controls.
• Strong communication, facilitation and consulting skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze and interpret complex cases and data sets.
• Develop reports and optimize data analysis capabilities.
• Participate in BSA/AML training to understand regulations.
• Provide leadership and manage day-to-day program elements.
• Coordinate vendor/contract management projects as needed.
• Participate in BSA/AML training to stay current with regulations.
• Identify risks and monitor policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with partners and outside services.
• Assist in training and professional development of team members.

Skills

Analytical and problem solving skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools

Ability to work independently

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation skills

Education

College Degree or equivalent experience

Master's degree in Business or related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

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Regular or Temporary: Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Overview

Support the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in enterprise-wide Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) operational and compliance efforts. The Support Specialist interfaces with all areas of the department to ensure the effective design, governance and operation of the FIU BSA/AML compliance programs. This broad responsibility is delivered through collaboration of specialized functions such as training, self-testing, quality control, data analysis and reporting. Additional responsibilities include participation in special projects and vendor/contract management as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Review, analyze and interpret complex cases and data sets.
• Design reports, optimize data and develop analysis and reporting capabilities with a goal to interpret business needs into logical solutions and services.
• Plan, scope and develop the test plan for internal FIU departments, organizing and using resources effectively to complete assignments.
• Make appropriate recommendations, ensure follow up and communicate decisions to the appropriate associate, team or FIU leadership.
• Organize high priority projects and/or business unit programs to include vendor/contract management related projects as necessary.
• Provide leadership by managing day-to-day operational elements of assigned programs/projects including scope, quality, schedule, deliverables, and stakeholder engagement.
• Participate in BSA/AML training that may include webinars, periodicals and self-study in order to stay abreast of the BSA/AML laws and regulations. Maintain awareness of national and world events and industry trends through press releases, internal or external watch lists or other relevant sources to mitigate the company's reputation or regulatory risk.
• Identify key risks and control points, providing subject matter expertise, leadership and under limited supervision, execute on ongoing review of BSA/AML policies and procedures and associated activities addressed by those policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a team orientation by working closely and effectively with business partners, teams and outside services.
• Assist in training and professional development of team members.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• College Degree or equivalent education, training and work-related experience.
• Eight years of compliance experience in BSA/AML Compliance, BSA/AML regulatory, BSA/AML Audit or related experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to identify and find solutions to complicated problems.
• Ability to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the systems or processes that are compliance controls.
• Ability to think critically and demonstrate professional skepticism when necessary.
• Established verbal, written, facilitation and consulting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a proven ability to interact and clearly convey information to management, associates and third party vendors in a one-to-one and/or a group setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products and data analysis tools.
• Highly-motivated and a self-starter that can work independently with minimum supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Business or other related field.
• Graduate of BB&T now Truist Banking School or other widely recognized banking school.
• Six years of AML compliance experience at medium to large financial institution(s) with a strong performance in BSA/AML compliance position, demonstrating strong attention to detail, and expert level AML compliance knowledge/skills.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Management Information Systems or equivalent education and related training.
• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other specialized compliance education/professional designation.

Benefits

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

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