Sanctions & AML Risk Investigator I

First Horizon Bank; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with wellness incentives

HSA with company match

Maternity and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with 6% match

Job summary

First Horizon Bank in Knoxville, TN, seeks a position focused on confidential research and investigations of money laundering and financial crimes. The role emphasizes reviewing OFAC matches, applying sanctions regulations, and supporting exams and audits.

Responsibilities include researching, documenting, and deciding on actions; testing sanctions screening systems; and assisting management to complete routine activities on schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 0-4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Banking experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Review and disposition potential OFAC matches on real-time or in-process transactions
• Identify transactions that have the potential to be Blocked or Rejected due to sanctions
• Conduct internet research and obtain relevant documentation to support disposition of potential OFAC matches
• Read, analyze, interpret, and apply sanctions regulations to ensure the Bank remains in compliance
• Assist with sanction screening system testing for implementation of new products / services and system upgrades
• Make decisions on appropriate action to take regarding the need for further investigation
• Support management teams, ensuring daily, weekly, and monthly activities are completed on time
• Participate in exams/audits by assisting in gathering of data for federal regulators, state examiners, independent auditors, and law enforcement
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

First Horizon Bank in Knoxville, TN, seeks a position focused on confidential research and investigations of money laundering and financial crimes. The role emphasizes reviewing OFAC matches, applying sanctions regulations, and supporting exams and audits.

Responsibilities include researching, documenting, and deciding on actions; testing sanctions screening systems; and assisting management to complete routine activities on schedule.