Valley Bank · 3 days ago
Financial Crimes Quality Assurance Analyst
Valley Bank is seeking a Financial Crimes Quality Assurance Analyst to ensure the integrity of investigations and compliance with regulatory standards. The role involves analyzing cases, reviewing documentation, and preparing reports to ensure adherence to quality assurance procedures and best practices.
Banking
Responsibilities
Analyze completed cases and EDD reviews in accordance with QA procedures to ensure appropriate decisions have been made by Investigators (Levels I, II, and Senior) are appropriate and procedures have been followed. Engage with investigators and/or management to discuss discrepancies and assess sufficiency of remediation plans to address issues
Review Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) to ensure the form is completed appropriately, the narrative is thorough, and the appropriate levels of supporting documentation were obtained and maintained
Analyze Actimize and Bridger closed alerts relative to policies, procedures and best practices to test for accuracy and quality. Engage with investigators and/or management to discuss discrepancies and assess sufficiency of remediation plans to address issues
Review account opening documentation to ensure beneficial ownership information as properly obtained and recorded by branch and commercial lending personnel. Engage with investigators and/or management to discuss discrepancies and assess sufficiency of remediation plans to address issues
Review fraud investigations relative to policies, procedures and best practices to test for accuracy and quality. Engage with investigators and management to discuss discrepancies and assess sufficiency of remediation plans
Assist QA Manager with preparing periodic reports to FCC management summarizing findings of the quality assurance reviews
Document and communicate exceptions to policies and procedures to QA and FCC management. Identity and make recommendations for process improvements to achieve efficiencies and comply with industry best practices
Remain current on industry rules, regulations and best practices to ensure the testing program meets regulatory expectations
Escalate concerns of systemic violations to QA and FCC management in a timely manner
Qualification
Required
Working understanding of reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), and USA PATRIOT Act
Strong attention to detail, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Strong knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables
Ability to conduct research using various sources
Team oriented and able to work independently
Working knowledge of MS Office products, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word
High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial crimes' compliance or related role
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree and/or ACAMS certification
Company
Valley Bank
Valley National Bank is a regional financial institution
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