AML Detection Specialist

Location: Hybrid In Cleveland OH, Amherst NY, or Albany NY. This role will require working in-office 2 days per week.

Hours:  Day shift

Job Brief:

• Review and decision alerts or transactions that may lead to an AML investigation or CIP/OFAC escalation.
• Provide ongoing operational support to ensure timely and accurate completion of AML functions, including completion of periodic reconcilements, daily report or alert monitoring and processing, and regulatory reporting.
• Work independently with minimal supervision from management.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform in-depth research by utilizing internal banking systems, as well as external open-source systems to review alerted activity.
• Autonomously complete all reports and research tasks assigned to ensure accurate and timely regulatory reporting and the mitigation of operational risk.
• Develop rapport and communication with Compliance and LOB partners.
• Identify and escalate information that appears to be suspicious in nature.
• Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and/or efficiency of policies, procedures and/or processes and make the appropriate recommendations to management.
• May perform end user testing as needed. Perform associate training.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Relevant investigative, banking, customer contact, law enforcement or other experience or relevant degree of higher education
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical ability
• Proven organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, intelligence studies, or other related field of study
• Relevant Certifications (i.e. Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist - CAMS certification, or other accredited related industry certification)
• 1 year of experience in an AML role

This is an evergreen posting. We continuously accept applications for this role to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future openings. While there may not be an immediate vacancy, your application may be considered for upcoming opportunities aligned with this position.