Financial Crimes Intelligence Unit Executive

Truist Bank • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Financial Crimes Intelligence Unit Executive is a key enterprise leader within Truist’s Financial Crimes Risk organization, responsible for shaping and executing the company’s strategy for transaction monitoring for suspicious activity, a key foundation of Truist’s Anti Money Laundering (AML) Program, and proactive risk management. This role provides executive oversight of a team that manages AML transaction monitoring, regulatory frameworks, and enterprise-scale data strategies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and influence strategic direction at the highest levels. The role encompasses strategic leadership and governance of critical Financial Crimes initiatives for Truist’s transaction monitoring approach, innovation and advanced detection of suspicious activity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and twelve+ years of experience in a quantitative field such as Finance, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, or Engineering.
• Proven experience with risk-based AML transaction monitoring models including scenario threshold setting and customer / account segmentation including scenario tuning exercises aimed at optimizing effectiveness and efficiency.
• Demonstrated expertise related to coverage assessments and typology design, development, and implementation for new or expanded products, services, and businesses.
• Established industry network and proficiency in peer benchmarking to identify best practices and potential threats, prioritize strategic enhancements, and drive continuous innovation.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects with tight deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field such as Finance, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, or Engineering.
• Accreditation by ACAMS, an equivalent industry body, or other qualifications in the areas of financial crime, risk management, or compliance.
• Strong familiarity with data extraction in a variety of environments (e.g., SQL, SAS, etc.) and technical programming skills, exposure to applied data science tools and familiarity with data visualization business insight tools.

Responsibilities

• Define and Drive Enterprise Strategy
• Champion Innovation and Advanced Detection
• Serve as Strategic Subject Matter Expert
• Influence at the Highest Levels
• Shape Next-Generation Capabilities
• Own Data Strategy for Financial Crimes
• Drive Resolution and Accountability
• Lead with purpose

Benefits

• Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates.
• Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays.
• Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees