Research Scientist

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Financial Crime Investigator to join our Tempe, AZ team. The role involves conducting investigations into potential financial crimes, supporting analysis, and preparing Suspicious Activity Reports in line with regulatory guidelines.

The successful candidate will work with relationship managers, Legal, HR, and external parties, while maintaining strict confidentiality. The position emphasizes a mix of operational execution and strategic direction.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills are required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• In-depth financial crimes knowledge is required.
• Technical skills / knowledge of Northern Trust transaction processing systems is preferred.
• A College or University degree and/or at least 5-7 years of relevant work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes investigations to determine if a financial crime has occurred and involves NT accounts, clients, operations, or employees.
• Supports investigations with analysis and tests, documents activities and conclusions.
• Completes Suspicious Activity Reports within regulatory timeframes.
• Interacts with partners and external parties as appropriate during investigations.
• Maintains confidentiality due to the sensitive nature of investigation activities.
• Consults with management on more complex or sensitive investigations.
• May mentor less experienced employees; may manage daily operational activities.
• Conducts process improvement and other projects as assigned.
• Analyzes and coordinates investigation processes and creates metrics for management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Financial crimes knowledge

Transaction processing systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Transaction processing systems

Job description

Northern Trust Financial Crime Investigator

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust is proud to guide the world's most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.

Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Completes investigations to determine if a financial crime (fraud, money laundering, or terrorist financing) has occurred and involves Northern Trust accounts, clients, operations, or employees.
• Supports each investigation with appropriate analysis / testing, and documents investigation activities and conclusions.
• Completes Suspicious Activity Reports within prescribed timeframes according to regulatory guidelines.
• Interacts with partners (e.g., relationship managers, Legal Department, Human Resources) or external parties (e.g., law enforcement, other financial institutions investigations staff) in the course of investigations, as appropriate.
• Recognizes the highly sensitive nature of investigation activities and maintains confidentiality.
• Consults with management regarding more complex or sensitive investigations.
• Able to serve as a key subject matter expert and mentor to less experienced employees.
• May manage daily operational activities and review work of less experienced employees (but not a formal management role).
• Completes process improvement and other projects as assigned by management.
• Analyzes and may coordinate investigation processes and/or workflow; produces metrics used by management in monitoring work volumes, status, and productivity.
• Operates independently; has in-depth knowledge of financial crimes; and carries out activities that are large in scope, cross-functional and technically difficult
• Role is balanced between high level operational execution and development, and execution of strategic direction of business function activities

The successful candidate will benefit from having:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills are required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
• In-depth financial crimes knowledge is required
• Technical skills / knowledge of Northern Trust transaction processing systems is required is preferred
• A College or University degree and/or at least 5-7 years of relevant work experience is preferred.
• Related Industry qualification or studying towards, is preferred

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust's history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

The Northern Trust Tempe office opened in 2015 with 75 employees and now serves over 75 different business functions with more than 700 employees. The team is recognized as a Global Capability Center that delivers exceptional value, quality, expertise and innovation through our diverse talent.