Manager Financial Crimes Compliance

MANAGER FINANCIAL CRIMES COMPLIANCE I

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
The Manager Financial Intel leads a team of Analysts who perform due diligence and reporting on potential suspicious money‑laundering or terrorist‑financing activity within our Know Your Client Department. The Manager develops, maintains and enhances investigative due‑diligence processes that capture all available information on high‑risk clients and summarizes findings into reports for business partners. The role requires familiarity with bank products, services, higher‑risk clients, business entities, geographic locations and associated money‑laundering risks.

This position oversees all aspects of a compliant Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) investigations program.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Manage an analyst team responsible for timely investigations with well‑reasoned and supported decision making.
• Ensure BSA, USA PATRIOT ACT, and CNB compliance and oversight on investigative activities.
• Conduct research over available bank systems, the internet and databases to resolve investigations.
• Obtain appropriate documentation to identify unusual transaction patterns.
• Document and report investigation findings in the case management system and prepare reports to management as required.
• Review recommendations for Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Identify and recommend enhancements to workflow inefficiencies.
• Maintain, update, and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Conduct regularly scheduled analyst training.
• Serve as subject matter expert on BSA/AML questions and provide guidance and leadership to analysts.
• Communicate directly with branch personnel and department managers; coordinate with internal audit department as appropriate.
• Communicate with internal and external entities, including senior managers, relationship managers and other BSA‑related units.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of case files, tracking logs and various KYC/EDD processes.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Banking Services, Quality Assurance, Audit or Operations.
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with strong exposure to KYC/AML/CDD/EDD or due diligence teams.

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/related discipline or equivalent work/training required; professional qualification in KYC/AML such as CAMS is a big plus.
• Thorough knowledge of BSA and USA PATRIOT Acts.
• Experience working within the investment management/financial service/auditing/compliance/consulting industry with strong exposure to KYC/AML/CDD/EDD.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of staff and senior management.
• Outstanding analytical skills with the ability to understand business functions and processes swiftly.
• Ability to be flexible, follow tight deadlines, organize and prioritize work and deliver results quickly.
• Exceptional communication, conflict management and negotiation skills.
• Highly independent, motivated team player, self‑starter and able to work independently.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Compensation
Starting base salary: $77,000 - $143,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date.
• Generous 401(k) company matching contribution.
• Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources.
• Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time.
• Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs.
• Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team.
• Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement.

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