AML Special Investigations Unit Investigator Correspondent Banking

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Title - AML Special Investigations Unit Investigator – Correspondent Banking
Location – Jacksonville, Florida - Remote till covid
Duration - Fulltime
Overview [Business/Role Specific Description]
The purpose of the Anti-Money Laundering Financial Crime Operations team is to ensure that the systems it is tasked with surveilling are at all times being used in accordance with the legal and regulatory Anti-Money Laundering framework within the Americas and to escalate issues of concern to AML Management in a timely manner. This includes the manual escalations from multiple areas such as the Business Intelligence Unit, Anti-Bribery & Corruption Team, Business Line AML, and any Unusual Activity Reports. The Special Investigations Unit Investigator will be responsible for, analysis and MIS maintenance, including investigations, analysis, and preparation of reports and support of other defined functions of the Special Investigations Unit. Discretion and the highest levels of confidentiality are required.
What We Offer You:

• We offer competitive health and wellness benefits, empowering you to value life in and out of the office
• On-site gym, cafeteria, health center, and communal meeting areas
• Active engagement with the local community through our clients specialized employee groups
• An environment that encourages networking and collaboration across functions and businesses

• The Special Investigations Associate will be tasked with assisting in all duties associated with the Financial Crime Investigation team.
• Perform detailed investigations and prepare summary reports with recommendations for action for investigations triggered by: Law Enforcement inquires, referrals from Global and Domestic projects and relevant supplemental SAR reviews.
• Responsible for analyzing data collected as part of cases performed by the Special Investigations Unit.
• Conduct online research for information and articles related to money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud and other financial crime cases conducted by the SIU.
• Draft and prepare internal and external memos, reports, etc. as part of the cases or other workload of the SIU.
• Conduct background due diligence research of identified persons for enhanced due diligence or targeted client/market reviews undertaken by the SIU. Maintain, organize, update, and archive electronic files of all cases, supporting documentation and other critical documents.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience as an AML investigator in a transaction monitoring capacity 2+ years’ experience or equivalent experience or education
• Correspondent Banking experience
• Strong knowledge of AML laws (USA PATRIOT Act), Regulations (Fed, SEC, FINRA) and their application to the supported products/business lines.
• Must currently have or be able to develop a general understanding of the Bank Secrecy Act.