Senior Risk Compliance Officer - EDD

First Horizon Bank

Asheboro (NC)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical with wellness incentives

HSA with company match

Maternity and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Mentor program

401(k) with 6% match

Job summary

First Horizon Bank is seeking an experienced AML professional to perform complex research and investigations into money laundering and financial crimes. The role requires strong BSA/AML regulatory knowledge and the ability to analyze large data sets for timely insights.

The position emphasizes client due diligence, onboarding analyses, and collaboration with management during regulatory exams. It demands accuracy, urgency, and the ability to train others when needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
5–10 years of financial institution experience.
5–10 years of BSA/AML experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor client relationships and conduct due diligence for diverse client types.
Analyze client account transactions to detect suspicious activity.
Make decisions on actions for further investigation.
Document findings and prepare cases for management review.
Provide risk ratings for client relationships reviewed.
Assist in onboarding and complex client analyses.

Skills

BSA/AML experience

Data analysis

Regulatory investigations

Customer due diligence

Onboarding analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Location: On site in Memphis TN; Longwood, FL; Miami Lakes, FL; Asheboro, NC; Lafayette, LA; Knoxville, TN

SUMMARY

The position is responsible for performing complex confidential research and investigations of money laundering and other financial crimes. Must have in-depth knowledge of BSA/AML/OFAC regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor all aspects of client relationships and conduct customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence when necessary for a combination of client types including complex clients.
Analyze client account transactions to detect suspicious activity. Must have the ability to analyze large sets of data in a timely manner.
Make decisions on appropriate action to take regarding the need for further investigation.
Document the summary of investigative findings (e.g., copies of statements/checks, media search results, results from internal system searches, etc.) and prepare cases for review and approval by management.
Provide risk rating recommendations to management for clients’ relationships reviewed, by determining if client is low or potentially high risk or if account closure is recommended.
Onboarding - Review and Analyze prospect client(s) prior to onboarding.
Perform supplemental processes for complex clientele.
Exhibit a sense of urgency, adhere to deadlines and meet department quality standards for accuracy and completeness of work.
Assist in training other associates and assist the Manager with various other job duties and assignments.
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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required in this position:

Education Preferred – Bachelor’s Degree
Experience Required – 5 – 10 years of financial institution experience
5 – 10 years of BSA/AML experience

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (Ex: CPA, Series 6 or 7 license, etc)

None required

About Us

First Horizon Corporation is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.firsthorizon.com/__;!!Cz2fjcuE!hpq9hPnrucZCPIAVPojVESItIq-FPzhurNdCrQ3JE8Rkx3gMd70nIk6_kmPxl66_oJCEsXs0gNunPowMAMHCmBYPOtUxUGI$) .

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