Sr. AML Compliance Analyst
First Central Saving BankWhitestone, NY
$80,000 - $100,000 / year
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Job Description
Purpose:The Senior AML Compliance Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing and reporting on customer and account information in relation to all aspects of the AML/CFT Act, Sanctions laws and regulations including the USA PATRIOT Act.Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 annual Essential Job Functions:
- Responsible with assessing new Cannabis and Hemp related business account applications, confirming the accuracy and completeness of all required documentation to support compliant onboarding.
- Perform Quality Control review of new account opening documentation and provide feedback to branch personnel and other stakeholders on KYC issues identified.
- Assign, review and investigate alerts and close or escalate to case.
- Execute AML reviews/investigations of account activity to determine necessity of SAR filing. Document and report the review/investigation findings and prepare case files with required supporting documentation (e.g. internet search results, copies of statements and transactions documentation, results from internal system searches). Complete Suspicious Activity Reports in a timely manner.
- Review CTRs for compliance and file CTRs on a timely basis.
- Conduct periodic Enhanced Due Diligence reviews of high-risk customers to identify activity that is not in line with the customer’s profile.
- Gather information from outside sources such as internet searches, third party vendors, public records, etc. for case management.
- Perform suspicious activity investigations and assist in SAR preparation and filing.
- Review FinCEN 314(a) list from FinCEN and prepare a report for submission to FinCEN if a match is found.
- Assists branches with AML/Compliance related questions
- Assist in the preparation of examinations by FDIC, state and auditors.
- Assist management in the completion and tracking of various quality control functions in the AML Department.
- Acts as a liaison between the AML Department and RiskScount vendor for current AML, OFAC, Core and other AML related systems as it pertains to cannabis.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
- Bachelor’sDegree
- CAMS Certification preferred
- Strong understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), USA PATRIOT Act and AML/CFT Act regulations
- 5+ years AML/CFT experience preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Detail oriented, self-motivated, strong communication and writing skills
- The ability to interpret data and form a reasonable conclusion
- Excellent verbal and writing skills
- Experience using Abrigo BAM+ preferred but not required
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