Standard Chartered · 1 day ago
Associate Director, Transaction Monitoring, Risk Event Management
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$127K/yr - $152K/yr
3+ years expStandard Chartered is a leading international bank, and they are seeking an Associate Director for Transaction Monitoring within their Risk Event Management team. The role involves overseeing the Financial Crime Surveillance Operations team, conducting reviews of transactions for potential money laundering and fraud, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Support and provide oversight to the Financial Crime Surveillance Operations (FCSO) team as part of the "AAA" Transaction Monitoring process for FM AML, FM Third Party Payment, and Trade AML Monitoring where needed
Initiate RFIs to Relationship Managers (RMs) as necessary and engage with appropriate stakeholders when needed (e.g., Advisory, Business, Trade Operations, FCCA Investigations, FCSO)
Collaborate with key stakeholders in the trade process (i.e. Trade Operations, FCCA Advisory, RMs) to ensure transactions are actioned timely and effectively
Review live trade transactions escalated for potential money laundering, fraud, or other FCC concerns
Conduct public domain, acuity and adverse media checks, among other checks as part of trade finance reviews
Perform thorough and timely reviews of all non-client beneficiary (NCB) and Defense and Dual Usage Goods (DDUG) transactions identified and escalated with potential FCC concerns and formulate a decision which leads to approving or rejecting pending transactions
Perform time sensitive reviews on transactions and analyze trade documentation such as Letter of Credits, Bills of Lading, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, among other documentation accompanied by an escalated transaction
Conduct LLI Vessel checks and/or request 1MB Reports for reviewing trade transactions
Identify, research, and escalate potential unusual activity to FCCA Investigations
Review post cases assigned which have been escalated in-country to Further Analysis for Trade Finance and FM AML case escalations
Qualification
Required
Must have a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
Must have three (3) years of experience in the job offered or in a related position
Must have three (3) years of experience with: Understanding of Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Compliance concepts/regulations
Demonstrating knowledge in one or more of the following products: Trade Finance, Correspondent Banking, Financial Markets
Performing thorough and timely reviews of transactions/risk events identified and escalated with potential FCC concerns to formulate a decision on transactions/cases
Demonstrating strong analytic skills to interpret complex information and perform necessary research to write recommendations and conclusions clearly
Experience with using investigative source systems to obtain information to develop reports to assist in formulating decision
Ability to effectively perform and document public domain searches to identify and obtain information on individuals, companies, and other subjects/entities as part of reviews
Experience in communicating and collaborating with stakeholders outside of the direct reporting line
Benefits
Best in class 401k plan with up to 8% employer match
Robust medical plan coverage with employer funded Health Savings Accounts
Inclusive family building benefits
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
Company
Standard Chartered
We are a leading international banking group, with a presence in 54 of the world’s most dynamic markets.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$59.75M2023-07-14Acquired
2018-10-01Post Ipo Debt· $43.5M
2016-08-01Post Ipo Debt· $16.25M
Leadership Team
Dalu Ajene
Chief Executive Officer
Jean Lu
CEO China and Executive Vice Chair of the China Board
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