Job Description:
An Associate Analyst II works with our clients (banks and non-bank financial institutions) to provide advice and counsel in order to help them fight financial crime and mitigate financial crime risks
The purpose of this role is to detect and investigate unusual financial activity by performing detailed monitoring of account activity and ensuring compliance with regulatory policies, operational policies, and/or reviewing client files for the purpose of performing Know your Customer (KYC) Procedures In short, you are on the front-line of making decisions as to how to keep our clients compliant with applicable law and regulations
As an Associate Analyst II, you research and analyze various sources of data and provide written summaries of recommendations and conclusions as it relates to the identification of suspicious or unusual financial activity and/or reviewing client files for the purpose of performing Know your Customer (KYC) Procedures
You will need to exercise discretion and judgment in the work and must be able to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Primary Responsibilities
Evaluate and monitor transactional activity to assess potential suspicious activity
Verify the identity of clients to understand the nature and purpose of their relationship with the financial institution for the purposes of performing Know your Customer (KYC) Procedures
Interpret and implement client-operating policies regarding financial data
Identify data anomalies and red flags for money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, sanctions violations, and escalate for second level review
Submit written work product for review by AMLRS and client-led quality control teams, make the requested adjustments as necessary, and apply the feedback going forward
Adhere to all designated timeframes and procedure to ensure on time and accurate completion of work
Complete advanced tasks, such as providing peer support and training
Conduct quality reviews, as needed
Meet production and quality standards for completing assignments
Work and contribute in a team-oriented and collaborative environment
Adhere to and comply with all applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to Anti-Money Laundering, as well as adhering to company policies and procedures and client requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor s Degree with 1 year of relevant AML/BSA, Fraud, or Compliance experience
Strong oral communication skills and ability to produce narrative and written summaries clearly synthesizing recommendations and conclusions
Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Word, with ability to learn new technologies quickly
Ability to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team, establishing cooperative and collaborative working relationships
Preferred Qualifications
Strong entrepreneurial spirit, highly collaborative, able to express ideas readily, manage change fluidly, able to influence and identify opportunities for improvement
Normal Working Hours and Conditions
Core business hours are generally -
However, this position require work to be performed outside of the core business hours based on Company operations across different time zones
Physical Requirements
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to work at a computer for a minimum of eight hours; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight
; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard and mouse; to travel to other office locations and to communicate with others