Confirming the decisioning of the AML investigation and affirming procedures were followed at KeyBank
Requirements
- In depth knowledge of anti-money laundering typologies, regulations, and guidance (BSA, KYC, etc.)
- Five+ years of investigative experience involving Anti-Money Laundering, including SAR preparation and/or law enforcement experience involving Anti-Money Laundering Investigations
- Two or more years of direct AML Investigations QC experience at a retail financial institution, including SAR review
- Relevant Certifications (i.e. Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist - CAMS certification, CFCS – Certified Financial Crimes Investigator, Certified Fraud Examiner - CFE or other accredited related industry certification)
- Extensive analytical ability
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Superior oral and written communication/feedback skills
Responsibilities
- Reviewing complex AML investigations worked by investigators and/or quality of reviews while verifying/validating customer information and transaction activity via internal and external systems
- Demonstrate superior investigative/analytical skills while confirming the decisioning/outcome of an investigation/review (i.e. SAR or customer retention decision)
- Ensure the decisioning was well articulated with a supportable rationale while complying with departmental procedures
- Demonstrate high degree of collaboration and partnering with the Lines of Business (LOB) to clarify and document risk factors associated with a client or banking relationship and/or resolve matters where the supporting documentation does not adequately describe risk associated with a client
- Proactive in partnering and communicating with Compliance/LOB partners
- Identify, escalate information stemming from analysis and review that appears to be conflicting or inconsistent with a customer's profile and ensure follow-up occurs
- Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and/or efficiency of policies, procedures and/or processes and make the appropriate recommendations to management
Other
- Bachelors or advanced degree in business administration, criminal justice, intelligence studies or other related field of study
- May work either at a home office or in a Key facility to perform job duties
- If located near a KeyBank location, the position in the future may work partially from a Key facility
- If not located near a Key facility, team will consider remote workers
- Must be able to work independently and advise others
