Valley Bank · 1 day ago
AML Investigator
Morristown, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expValley Bank is a leading relationship bank focused on growth and client trust. They are seeking an AML Investigator to research, analyze, and investigate suspicious activities related to money laundering or terrorist financing in accordance with bank policies.
Banking
Responsibilities
Review and analyze alerts generated by the Bank's electronic monitoring software to make a determination as to whether activity warrants further review
Review and analyze internal AML reports, draw conclusions and make recommendations regarding the need for further investigation
Research and analyze customer activity compared to KYC documentation and internal/external information sources and make recommendations regarding the need for further review and/or SAR filing
Conduct suspicious activity investigations and determine whether a Suspicious Activity Report is needed
Draft narrative for each case substantiating the decision/recommendation
Draft and file Suspicious Activity Reports with FinCEN
Manage complex cases involving matters such as multiple relationship accounts, international wires involving Bank-designated high risk jurisdictions, and complex cash structuring schemes
Identify and analyze records of outside agencies to facilitate investigations including credit bureau records, police and court records
Make recommendations for closing customer accounts/relationships based on investigation
Correspond with employees and customers in connection with matters such as structuring
Prepare bank wide guidance on AML matters
Work with the business and AML Investigations to understand and resolve potential AML monitoring issues
Work with the AML management team to ensure the monitoring platform consistently addresses prevailing risk
Support management in the day-to-day compliance efforts with AML/KYC requirements
Analyze, plan and complete special projects assigned by the AML management
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of laws applicable to money laundering, to include the BSA, The USA Patriot Act, U.S. Treasury AML guidelines, OFAC requirements and Suspicious Activity Reporting requirements
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Superior organizational and analytical skills. Strong time management skills
Strong research skills
Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. Experience with online research systems including web-based tools
Ability to maintain attention to detail and accuracy under pressure situations
Team oriented and able to work independently
Ability to prioritize and organize assignments
High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of two years in banking operations or investigative law enforcement experience related to anti-money laundering
Preferred
Bachelors Degree preferred
CAMS certification preferred
Company
Valley Bank
Valley National Bank is a regional financial institution
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Curt Lang
Chief Banking Officer, New Jersey
Sanjay Sidhwani
Chief Data & Analytics Officer
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