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Mizuho · 1 day ago

AML Surveillance

NYC (1285)

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$98K/yr - $109K/yr

3+ years exp

Mizuho is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services, and they are seeking an AML Surveillance Associate. The Associate is responsible for ensuring efficient identification and monitoring of suspicious activities and transactions, conducting research, documenting investigations, and reporting suspicious transactions to the AML Compliance Manager.

BankingFinancial ServicesImpact Investing

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Independently conduct searches, gather data and record evidence from the Bank’s internal systems, the internet and commercial databases

Independently assess and analyze research results and conduct complex data analysis applying background knowledge and experience

Conduct enhanced due diligence investigations in support of policies and procedures

Conduct investigation using global standard policies, procedures and tools, aimed at meeting internal and external regulatory requirements

Determine investigative and data analytics approach, use sound decision-making and discretion in making independent decisions that mitigate corporate risk at each decision point throughout the investigation

Follow up with additional Point(s) of Contact (POC) as needed to identify additional information in support of the case

Compile supporting documentation and data including media and transaction including documenting review findings for management review

Provide recommendations for SAR filing by presenting documentation to support findings

Write and prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and recommend relationship retention or termination

Assist with money laundering related queries/questionnaires received

Perform ad hoc projects or tasks as assigned by the Team Leader

Maintain a current understanding of money laundering and terrorist financing issues, including policies, procedures, regulations, industry best practice, criminal typologies and developing trends

Responsibility to ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, enterprise wide risk management framework and in accordance with internal policies and procedures

Qualification

AML investigationsBSAMicrosoft OfficeKYC reviewsSAR preparationResearch skillsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementProblem solvingSelf-starterDecision making

Required

Four Year College Degree or equivalent experience in the industry

At least 3+ years' experience in reviewing customer transactions for potentially suspicious activity and performing AML related investigations using an AML automated monitoring software

Knowledge of the laws applicable to money laundering, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), The USA Patriot Act, FinCEN requirements, and SAR requirements

Excellent research skills, including experience with online research tools

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Access, MS-PowerPoint and MS-Outlook)

Strong writing, analytical, decision making/problem solving and communication skills

Able to multitask and complete projects in a timely fashion

Strong organizational and time management skills

Self-starter with strong ability to work independently

Experience in reviewing Know Your Customer (KYC) information for complex banking products (such as correspondent banking), performing analysis of customer information/transactions, conducting customer reviews

Preferred

Preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) is a plus

Certification in a professional association such as the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) would be helpful

Benefits

A generous employee benefits package

Discretionary bonus

Company

Mizuho

This is not your typical financial institution. It’s our people who make us a cut above.

Tokyo, Tokyo, JPN

10001+ employees

https://www.mizuhogroup.com

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