AML Investigations Analyst

A Global Financial Services firm is seeking an AML Investigations Analyst on a Temporary to Hire basis for their San Antonio, TX office location.

Responsibilities Include but Not Limited to:

• Conduct periodic internal account/customer reviews to identify potentially suspicious activity
• Complete analysis of transactional information to identify risks, trends and potential suspicious activity
• Completely and accurately document steps taken through the investigation process
• Interface with bankers to obtain information related to their client's transaction activity
• Has responsibility for execution and/or implementation of projects, processes and initiatives
• Work with internal groups to ensure consistent understanding of requirements
• Function as a key contributor with demonstrated knowledge of AML/KYC issues, as well as broader functional knowledge
• Prepare Suspicious Activity Reports in compliance with established regulatory guidelines and time frames
• Interview customers when applicable
• Communicate findings to management
• Escalate cases to law enforcement
• Effectively obtain information and assistance from appropriate law enforcement agencies, peer banks, and other external groups on AML issues and cases
• Participate in the development of goals and execution of strategies within the function or department
• May provide training, coaching and review work of other investigators

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Cybersecurity, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or Risk Management
• Expertise may also include: Audit, Control, Risk, Fraud, and Research
• Strong research, analytical and comprehension skills, with ability to analyze large amounts of data
• Proven ability identifying key risk factors and issues/defects and recommending solutions
• Demonstrated experience adhering to controls and compliance standards
• Working knowledge of AML typologies, and FinCEN, BSA and PATRIOT ACT statutes
• Strong Communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Results-oriented Team Player
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines against a high volume work schedule
• Must be detail oriented, well organized, and a self-starter
• Intermediate level skills working with the MS Office suite of tools with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of MS SharePoint

One of the largest medical device manufacturing firms