AML Investigations Manager

Flagstar Bank•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

An AML Investigations Manager assists the Bank Secrecy/OFAC Officer and the Director, Financial Intelligence Unit with maintaining certain aspects of the Bank's BSA/AML compliance program and assists in meeting and maintaining BSA/AML compliance requirements of the Bank. Complies with all applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to Anti-Money Laundering (i.e. Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, etc.), as well as adhering to the Bank’s policies and procedures to reduce loss/risk to the Bank. Manages a team of BSA/AML Investigators in the Financial Investigations Unit that conduct reviews and investigations that may range from routine to the highest level of complexity and perform in depth research and detailed account analysis reviewing and investigating cases on the Bank’s Case Management System. Ensures that AML investigations are completed on the Bank’s Transaction Monitoring & Case Management System. Responsible for the day-to-day management of a FIU team including overseeing the distribution of cases, providing procedural guidance to the staff, reviewing quality control and internal audit issues and assisting the team on remediation’s and training. Assigned team may be structured according to skill level and complexity of work.

Requirements

Undergraduate Degree (4 years or equivalent) or equivalent work experience.
5 years of progressive work experience in AML, financial investigations and/or banking.
Management experience and/or experience leading and directing staff.
Experience with performing transaction analysis, case and alert investigations and suspicious activity reporting.
Excellent knowledge of BSA, and USA Patriot Act regulations.
Familiarity with navigating banking systems, teller transactions and accessing customer transaction histories.
Advanced PC Skills; MS Word, Excel, Internet, World-Check.
Strong leadership skills and ability to manage people using sound judgment with an understanding of how to operate effectively within a bank.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide constructive feedback.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.
Highly developed analytical skills.
Ability to understand and draw conclusions from research conducted.
Ability to manage multiple projects.

Nice To Haves

CAMS designation preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages a team of BSA/AML Investigators conducting case reviews.
Assists the team with process and procedure guidance.
Assists with the distribution of case work among FIU analysts.
Provides metrics and trending information to management.
Provides oversight on AML case quality and addresses deficiencies identified.
Escalates time sensitive issues to management.
Reviews/investigates complex cases that are generated from the Bank’s Case Management System.
Assists in the reviews and collection of Internal Audit and exam deliverables.
Reviews escalated investigations and makes SAR decisions.
Reviews and confirms that all SARS have been filed timely and accurately.
Assists with the updates to departmental procedures.
Administers personnel-related matters including interviewing and recommendations for hire, disciplinary action, performance evaluations, and training and development of staff.
Performs special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required.
Consistently adheres to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job as listed and complete required compliance trainings.
Accountable to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.