Sr. AML Investigator
| Company | Mechanics Bank |
|---|---|
| Location | Irvine, CA, USA, Roseville, CA, USA |
| Salary | $75000 – $95000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Strong understanding of financial transactions, investigative techniques, and applicable laws and regulations
- Excellent analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
- Investigative and research skills using various systems
- Ability to use multiple systems simultaneously to gather investigative data
- Ability to write comprehensive investigative analysis reviews that meet the requirements of the FFIEC’s guidelines
- Thorough understanding of BSA and OFAC regulations
Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze customer and financial transactions for potential money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraudulent activity
- Apply critical thinking skills and experience in writing comprehensive investigation analysis to conclude whether or not to file a SAR
- Use Bank systems, vendor applications, and search engines to validate identities and research individual backgrounds
- Develop and maintain professional level communication with internal and external parties
- Interact with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies
- Monitor and analyze emerging financial crime threats and trends
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and/or 4+ years related financial industry experience
- Strongly Preferred: Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)