Financial Crimes Specialist II Position Available In New Hanover, North Carolina

Financial Crimes Specialist II First Bank – 3.9

Wilmington, NC Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$43.6K – $55.8K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Computer operation Management Anti-money laundering Mid-level 3 years High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Computer skills Bank Secrecy Act Communication skills Banking Time management

Full Job Description SUMMARY:

The position of a Financial Crimes Specialist II maintains the responsibility of assisting in the financial crimes area of BSA/AML and OFAC compliance. The Associate is responsible for reviewing, resolving or escalating discrepancies related to suspicious activity identified in accounts, transactions, loans, or other business activities. The Associate may also investigate suspicious activity where appropriate. The Associate will maintain a strong knowledge of Bank operations, systems, and regulations in order to identify risks. The Associate may perform other specific duties as assigned by the Financial Crimes Manager. This individual is expected to gain general knowledge and skill in all areas of financial crime as directed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Review and analyze system activity and generated daily suspicious activity monitoring alerts and reports Ability to analyze financial crimes related triggers and patterns related to risk activity Perform research using internal and external tools to determine if activity requires further review Decision and document reasoning for closing alerts according to procedures Prepares documentation and creates cases for further investigation Reviews and creates cases for questionable activity reports (QARs), subpoenas and other referrals received Review cases for possible suspicious activity and escalate to next level when needed Assist manager to periodically evaluate the scenarios/typologies against the results produced Support the manager to facilitate training across the team related to financial crimes typologies, red flags, and case studies, as needed Maintain procedures for reviewing alerts and reports Appropriately escalates matters associated with financial crimes activity that warrants engagement from management

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

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Knowledge & Experience :

These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this position. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with 3 years

BSA/AML/OFAC

Compliance, Banking Experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Work related experience should consist of duties in a business environment. Educational experience, through in-house training sessions, formal school or financial industry related curriculum, should be business or financial industry related. Intermediate knowledge of Bank operations and other Bank operational policies and procedures. Excellent organizational and time management skills – ability to work with minimal supervision. Intermediate skills in computer terminal and personal computer operation; mainframe computer system; word processing, spreadsheet and specialty software programs. Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and instruct personnel.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Vision, hearing, speech, dexterity, visual concentration. A valid driver’s license is required. Must have the ability to stand, walk, sit and use hands and fingers. Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position, as scheduled. The environment is a professional office with standard office equipment.

Cognitive Requirements:

Learning, thinking, concentration, ability to exercise self-control, ability to work in a customer relations’ environment. Must be able to pay close attention to detail and be able to work as a member of a team. Must have the ability to interact effectively with co-workers and customers, and exercise self-control and diplomacy in customer and employee relations’ situations. Must have the ability to exercise discretion as well as appropriate judgments when necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.