Financial Crimes Investigator

Evolve Careers • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

The Financial Crimes Investigator is responsible for conducting highly complex criminal investigations reported by customers, employees and third parties. This role requires a strong understanding of the Bank Secrecy Act and applicable laws, as well as experience in documenting and preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). The investigator will also liaise with law enforcement and other bank divisions to develop relationships and processes for identifying and reporting suspicious activity. Maintaining currency on industry trends is also a key aspect of this position.

Requirements

• Six years or more banking experience required in handling financial crimes investigations, that include electronic payments, such as Deposit (RDC), ACH, wire and card.
• Four years’ bank or white collar fraud investigations experience.
• Strong understanding of cyber crime originated through digital channels.
• Strong understanding of Bank Secrecy Act and applicable laws
• Experience in documenting/preparing SARs
• Experience working with Federal, State and local law enforcement
• Requires a strong understanding of complex bank fraud schemes (depository, card, loan, and internal).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management
• Ability to effectively interact with customers and third parties
• Skilled with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and related software applications.
• Well organized; ability to multi-task; attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and adapt to change.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Business, Finance or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct highly complex criminal investigations reported by customers, employees and third parties.
• Thoroughly research and review correspondence/documentation provided by platforms to determine/confirm evidence of suspicious activity.
• Prepare case documentation to include investigative reports and summaries.
• Determine SAR applicability based on findings and prepare necessary documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct interviews with witnesses/suspects on cases.
• Liaise with law enforcement.
• Liaise/partner with other bank divisions/departments and platforms to develop relationships and help define workflows/processes that allow identification and reporting of suspicious activity.
• Maintain currency on industry trends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior