Financial Crimes AML Sr Investigator

Financial Crimes Sr Investigator
This role supports the planning for enterprise compliance programs related to financial crimes prevention, to ensure the organization functions are in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, and to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper business practices within the organization. Working under limited supervision, this role is responsible for investigating, researching, and analyzing financial transactions and customer behavior for possible suspicious activity, money laundering and/or violations of banking regulations, and serves as a subject matter expert and escalation point for the business in matters pertaining to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) or other suspicious activity.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Performs comprehensive investigations of possible suspicious activity, money laundering and/or violations of banking regulations.
• Conducts extensive research and analysis of financial transactions and customer behavior across products and services;, using internal and external systems/tools.
• Partners and communicates with team members across the company to gather information and develop comprehensive investigations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy U.S. Patriot Acts.
• Prepares thorough documentation of findings resulting from investigative work.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for the business and escalation point for suspicious activity/Anti-Money laundering matters.
• Assists with execution of projects and initiatives related to financial crimes, and participates in department initiatives to improve efficiencies.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
7IC

Required Experience:

• 3+ years of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act and/or financial crimes experience

Preferred Experience:

• 5+ Years of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act and/or financial crimes experience

• Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) or Association of Certified Financial Crimes Specialists (ACFCS) certification.

• Experience with preparation of Suspicious Activity Reports.

• Experience partnering with Law Enforcement and other financial institutions under the 314(a) and 314(b) rules.

• Experience working with Actimize Case Management System.

• Strong research skills and advanced working knowledge of MS office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Experience with AML, Know Your Customer (KYC) and OFAC regulatory environments.

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Related Skills

Adaptability, Automation, Business Acumen, Compliance Program Management, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Due Diligence, Influence, Innovation, Relationship Management, Risk Monitoring, Strategic Thinking

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2024-09-28

Base Pay Range: $91,000/yr. - $112,000/yr.

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.  In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). 

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Company Overview

TIAA is the leading provider of financial services in the academic, research, medical, cultural and government fields. We offer a wide range of financial solutions, including investing, banking, advice and education, and retirement services.

Benefits and Total Rewards

The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain yo