AML Sr Analyst

Citizens Financial Group•Johnston, RI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Citizens, we’re more than a bank! Here, you’ll experience new things, create new opportunities, think beyond your role and make an impact! While in this role, you will provide day-to-day operational oversight for evaluating customer information and taking appropriate action to protect the company against risk on money laundering activity in accordance with regulatory procedure and policy in consultation with AML supervisory staff. You will ensure that all assigned functions and tasks are performed according to the standards set forth by Citizens in addition to government and industry regulations. You will also oversee high priority cases and projects as assigned, including oversight and coordination of designated vendor related DDM activities, user access, applicable regulator evaluation and any other priority assignment delegated from the AML Operations Head of Due Diligence Management. Most importantly, you’ll feel valued for who you are and supported to achieve what’s important to you, personally and professionally! Primary responsibilities include Analyzing, researching and decisioning. Participate in the day-to-day DDM tasks. Address execution errors, productivity deficiencies, and all other factors associated to assigned functions. Perform assigned responsibilities to ensure accurate and effective execution. In consultation with AML supervisory staff provides feedback in the development of strategies to alleviate operational issues and ensures compliance within the area of responsibility; makes recommendations for improving effectiveness of policies and procedures. Report and submit necessary documentation as required . Creating and maintaining appropriate files which will be reviewed by AML supervisory staff as well as internal, external, and regulatory examiners during annual audits and examinations. Interface with leadership, internal clients, compliance, business, quality control, and IT stakeholders as needed to sufficiently direct BAU activities for assigned functions. Coordinate necessary communication/meeting protocols when circumstances dictate escalation or bifurcation from standard BAU practices. Understand and follow operational controls to minimize errors. Play an active role in updating and amending operational controls when circumstances dictate escalation or bifurcation from standard BAU practices.

Requirements

Proven oversight/monitoring skills (productivity, development, and support) - experience handling due diligence-related reviews
Ability to communicate effectively at appropriate level with the organization and direct outcome in a cooperative and effective manner
Ability to work in fast-paced, high volume workflow process while providing effective and accurate results.
Strong industry knowledge of AML-related regulations and industry practices

Nice To Haves

Industry certification and/or specialized training in AML disciplines
Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) strongly desired. (Experience in lieu of degree)

Responsibilities

Analyzing, researching and decisioning.
Participate in the day-to-day DDM tasks.
Address execution errors, productivity deficiencies, and all other factors associated to assigned functions.
Perform assigned responsibilities to ensure accurate and effective execution.
In consultation with AML supervisory staff provides feedback in the development of strategies to alleviate operational issues and ensures compliance within the area of responsibility; makes recommendations for improving effectiveness of policies and procedures.
Report and submit necessary documentation as required .
Creating and maintaining appropriate files which will be reviewed by AML supervisory staff as well as internal, external, and regulatory examiners during annual audits and examinations.
Interface with leadership, internal clients, compliance, business, quality control, and IT stakeholders as needed to sufficiently direct BAU activities for assigned functions.
Coordinate necessary communication/meeting protocols when circumstances dictate escalation or bifurcation from standard BAU practices.
Understand and follow operational controls to minimize errors.
Play an active role in updating and amending operational controls when circumstances dictate escalation or bifurcation from standard BAU practices.