Senior Risk Associate- Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Capital OneAbout the role
As a Senior Risk Associate in Capital One’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML), you will apply your AML subject matter expertise, influence, and analytical skills to our highest profile AML projects and processes in the modeling space. You will be responsible for partnering with stakeholders within and outside the AML program to develop and implement cutting edge solutions to ensure Capital One’s continued stability and success in identifying unusual account activity.
Senior Risk Associate partners with various teams to improve our AML detection models in an open, collaborative environment where new ideas and solutions are both welcomed and rewarded.
Senior Risk Specialists at Capital One are highly motivated AML professionals with excellent financial crime investigation, project management, and communication skills. They have a high level of exposure and the opportunity to work with stakeholder groups and leadership to create and implement innovative solutions that capitalize on opportunities, drive efficiency, and address areas of risk.
Responsibilities:
Partner with analyst teams as an AML subject matter expert to support the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of new and existing models, which alert potential suspicious activity and/or high risk customers
Support compliance of AML models with enterprise governance policies such as Model Policy, and Enterprise Data Management standards
Collaborate effectively across the AML Program and with internal stakeholder groups, such as the Model Risk Office, Corporate Audit Services, and the lines of business to deliver powerful outcomes
Contribute to, edit, and deliver presentations that communicate recommendations, proposals, or project statuses to senior leaders and key stakeholders
Develop dynamic and thorough documents such as white papers, policies, standards, and procedures to strengthen and ensure a well-managed program.
Familiarity with or strong desire to learn common programming languages such as Structured Query Language (SQL), python, etc. or open source technology
Conduct investigations, or complete risk assessments, particularly for AML programs
Set direction, manage expectations and lead cross-functional teams
Interact with and influence program leaders and executives
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently
Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
At least 2 years of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
3+ years of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) experience
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certification
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
Chicago, IL: $86,000 - $98,200 for Sr. Risk Associate
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.
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