INVESTIGATOR, FC INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING

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We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of INVESTIGATOR, Financial Crime INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING

Principal responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting effective and timely investigations into assigned cases in accordance with agreed standard for reporting requirements and service level agreements. These cases may include:

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  • Cases generated by transaction monitoring systems, including the Alerts;
  • Finnacial Crime-Unusual Activity Report raised from various parts of the bank, and referred, as appropriate, by Triage to Investigative Reporting;
  • Escalated cases identified by true matches to screening lists by Name Screening teams;
  • Cross-border referrals; and
  • Escalated cases from Fraud Operations.

• Work independently to complete assigned tasks and submit high quality investigation reports or closing summaries within the established process SLAs as per the standards agreed.
• Determine information and documentary evidence needed to support the case decision and to ensure adequate record of such in an approved case management system.
• Conclude each case investigations, and make appropriate recommendations based upon the assessment, which may include referral to the designated in-market Investigators as to whether a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) should be filed or in consultation with the respective manager, make referrals to other Investigations teams (Complex Investigations or Major Investigations).
• Seek advice from Subject Matter Experts (e.g. AB&C, Sanctions Advisory and Tax Transparency etc.), where appropriate.
• Identify and complete appropriate referrals for action, including but not limited to, recommendations for exit, and KYC/CDD refresh referrals.
• Demonstrate continuous development of investigative best practice, skills and experience whilst in role.

Qualification

• Knowledge of financial crime risk indicators.
• Good spoken and written communication skills with the ability to draft written summaries and communicate conclusions effectively in a clear, concise and professional manner.
• Good critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to make informed risk-based decisions and support with robust supporting rationale.
• Experience of analysing transaction data, along with customer data and external research finding, to assess whether activity is unusual and poses possible financial crime risk.
• Collaborative working style with colleagues and broader stakeholders within a cross-border and LoB matrix organisation.
• A motivated self-starter who has the ability to work effectively alone and under pressure.
• Capable of picking up, and applying, new ideas/concepts quickly with positive 'can do' attitude.
• Prior TM Operations.
• ACAMS or International Compliance Association (ICA) certificate/diploma, or equivalent qualifications.

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