Truist ยท 1 month ago
Financial Crimes Sr Investigator I
Fairfax, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expTruist is a financial institution seeking a Senior Investigator for their Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). The role involves conducting investigations into suspicious financial activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining strong knowledge of BSA/AML laws.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Conduct timely, comprehensive investigations of customers by utilizing CIP information, occupation, line of business, income methods, transaction activity and other information
Analyze customer transaction activity to ascertain legitimacy of the business and the business transactions, ensuring that the transaction activity is commensurate with the nature of the business entity
Communicate results of analysis and/or research to appropriate Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) leadership including conclusions and recommendations for next steps. Prepare written analysis of research findings and make independent recommendations to maintain or exit the relationship as warranted
Communicate with Relationship Managers, branch associates and others as needed to gather additional client information. Act as a point of contact for BSA-related questions and support. Assist regional contacts and business units with on-going second level support
Support the development and maintenance of internal process manuals that fully document and outline all pertinent activities in the business unit
Conduct link analysis, data mining and analytics
Utilize a wide variety of research and transaction monitoring tools
Provide information for various regulatory and analytical reports
Maintain strong knowledge of all applicable current and proposed Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws and regulations, specifically as they apply to money laundering, terrorist financing and OFAC
Participate in BSA/AML training that may include webinars, periodicals and self -study in order to stay abreast of the BSA/AML laws and regulations
Maintain awareness of national and world events and industry trends through press releases, real-time monitoring, and collaborative relationships with law enforcement, internal or external watch lists or other relevant sources to mitigate the company's reputation or regulatory risk
Qualification
Required
College Degree or equivalent education, training and work-related experience
Six years of banking, financial industry or related experience; preferably in a branch, audit, compliance or commercial lending related capacity
Strong knowledge and experience with BSA regulations and related compliance requirements, including reporting and record retention requirements and understanding of how changes in those regulations or compliance requirements affect FIU management
Thorough working knowledge of the risk indicator trends in money laundering, terrorist financing or other related financial crime and the ability to position processes to ensure mitigation of those risks at Truist
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and define issues, establish facts, analyze moderately complex information and develop substantiated conclusions with minimal supervision
Strong investigative research and documentation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, LOB managers and external entities (e.g. federal examiners)
Ability to work in a high stress, fast paced, and rapidly changing environment, with time-critical situations
Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products
Ability to work independently
Preferred
Master's degree in business or related field, or a graduate of BB&T now Truist Banking School or other widely recognized banking school
Eight years of experience in investigation, law enforcement, or commercial lending
Experience with BSA transaction monitoring or case management applications
Knowledge of SAR filing requirements
Strong practical or management experience in investigative functions as it relates to current and proposed BSA/AML, USA PATRIOT Act laws and regulations, specifically as they apply to money laundering, terrorist financing and OFAC
Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), or other specialized compliance education/professional designation
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability
Accidental death and dismemberment
Tax-preferred savings accounts
401k plan
Vacation
Sick days
Paid holidays
Defined benefit pension plan
Restricted stock units
Deferred compensation plan
Company
Truist
Truist is the sixth-largest commercial bank in the U.S.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Michael Maguire
Chief Financial Officer
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