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Columbia Bank · 2 hours ago

Senior Financial Investigations Manager

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$98K/yr - $150K/yr

10+ years exp

Columbia Bank is seeking a Senior Financial Investigations Manager to oversee the BSA FID Governance Framework. The role involves managing BSA/AML/OFAC policies, maintaining training programs, and coordinating responses to audits and regulatory examinations.

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Responsibilities

Manages the development and periodic update of all BSA/AML policies and procedures to ensure the Bank is adhering fully with all applicable rules, regulations, and guidance

Maintains a deep understanding of BSA/AML related regulatory changes and industry trends to ensure the Bank’s policies, procedures, and processes meet industry standards

Assists with the creation and maintenance of the Bank’s BSA/AML/OFAC training program; identifies external targeted training for the FID and develops/delivers internal training as needed

Manages the FID participation in internal audits and regulatory examinations and responds or coordinates responses to internal audit and examination findings with the appropriate FID personnel

Assists with the development of committee presentations

Is the point of contact for questions/inquiries and researches BSA/AML/OFAC related issues as they occur and provides appropriate clarification or interpretation based on applicable rules, regulations, and guidance

Provides support for BSA Program-related initiatives and activities and strategic projects, as needed

Manages the Workflow Coordinator and the Financial Investigations Unit functions, including periodic metrics

Maintains the bank-wide BSA/AML & Sanctions and Unlawful Internet Gambling policies

Develops and maintains standards for all FID documents published

Works with appropriate team members to draft and submit comment letters

Maintains current resources to respond to correspondent bank information inquiries

Provides a resource for internal committees, task forces and functions

Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes

Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training

Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security, and other regulations as applicable to this job description

May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert

Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words

Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate

Embraces our vision to become "Business Bank of Choice."

May perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

BSA/AML regulationsFraud investigationsCAMS certificationInternal control functionsProject managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor degree Business, finance, risk management, criminal justice, information technology or related field

10+ years in fraud, investigations, and AML/ATF including a strong understanding of AML regulations and financial services environment across various products and geographical locations, with the ability to identify emerging AML risks that impact transaction and behavioral monitoring

Experience with and previous exposure to internal control functions and regulators

CAMS or equivalent certification or willingness to obtain

Excellent project management and organizational skills and capability to handle multiple projects at one time

Excellent written, verbal communication, and analytical skill

Demonstrated attention to detail with understanding of strategic vision and context

Ability to lead and influence people to successfully execute strategies across functions and at senior levels using sound judgment

Promoting a culture of accountability and early escalation of issues