Banking Operations Contractor: 6-9 Years (Advanced)

Location: Whippany, NJ (Hybrid 4 days in office)

Only on W2

No C2C

USC/ GC/ TN-Visa Only

Key ResponsibilitiesAdvanced Investigations & Risk Assessment

• Lead complex, high-risk investigations involving correspondentbanking networks, trade finance, and cross-border transactions

• Conduct sophisticated analysis of layered transactions, shellcompanies, and emerging money laundering typologies

• Handle escalated cases requiring advanced investigative techniquesand coordination across multiple jurisdictions

• Evaluate complex risk scenarios and make independent decisions onescalationStrategic Leadership & Quality Oversight

• Review and validate investigation conclusions prepared by junioranalysts, providing guidance on complex cases

• Participate in quality assurance reviews and identify opportunities tostrengthen investigative practices

• Act as a liaison between the investigations team and seniormanagement, regulatory affairs, and business unitsProgram Development & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the design and optimization of transaction monitoringscenarios and investigation workflows

• Lead or support projects to enhance detection capabilities, reducefalse positives, and improve operational efficiency

• Identify emerging typologies and recommend enhancements to thefinancial crime framework

• Support regulatory examinations, audits, and remediation efforts withdeep subject matter expertiseStakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Partner with Compliance, Legal, Operations, Risk, and Business teamson complex matters requiring cross-functional coordination

• Communicate investigative findings and risk assessments to seniorstakeholders and management

• Represent the team in working groups, industry forums, and regulatorydiscussions as needed

• Build strong relationships with internal partners to drive effective riskmanagementPreferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial crime complianceand investigations, with demonstrated expertise in:o AML/BSA compliance and regulatory oversight in a bankingenvironmento Complex financial crime investigations (money laundering,fraud, sanctions violations)o Correspondent banking due diligence, monitoring, and riskassessmento Transaction monitoring alert investigations and SAR/STR filingdecisions

• Proven ability to independently manage high-complexity cases fromidentification through resolution

• Strong investigative instincts with the ability to connect disparate datapoints and identify sophisticated schemes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experiencepresenting to senior audiences

• Track record of contributing to process optimization and strategicinitiatives