Financial Crimes Transaction Monitoring QC

Royal Bank of Canada•Raleigh, NC

57d•Hybrid

About The Position

What is the Opportunity? The Financial Crimes Transaction Monitoring QC role supports and / or performs the day-to-day execution of regulatory processes, particularly those designed to identify and mitigate Money Laundering / Terrorist Financing ("ML / TF") risk such as Transaction Monitoring ("TM"), investigations, Suspicious Activity Reporting ("SAR"), and Official of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") requirements. Additionally, the Financial Crimes Transaction Monitoring QC function will support the ongoing Financial Crimes Compliance program through the execution of other regular processes related to regulatory or policy requirements, as required. What will you do? Assist the Senior Manager, Financial Crimes Investigations with the ongoing maintenance of the Financial Crimes Investigations Program for RBC Bank and RBC U.S. Wealth Management ("WM") Credit Branch Serve as primary Quality Control ("QC") function over all automated transaction monitoring alerts generated for RBC Bank and RBC U.S. WM Credit Branch through review of initial triage conducted by an analyst within the RBC Enterprise Target Operating Model ("TOM") who provides a recommendation of closure for non-suspicious activity or a recommendation of further investigation for potential suspicious activity Ensure all transaction monitoring alert recommendations contain key elements such as an overview of flagged activity, external relevant adverse information ("RAI") searches, and clear and concise rationale for decision Make final determinations on whether alerts can be closed or if they require further investigation Ensure alerts that require further investigation are set up into case investigations for further review in the Global Case Management system in a timely manner Partner with the Global AML Alert Analysis team to provide feedback of QC review through ongoing conversations, monthly meetings, and metrics tracking Review and triage of manual escalations of client transactions through Unusual Transaction Reports ("UTR") from internal and external partners Execution of Section 314(a) Mandatory Information Sharing searches Execution and maintenance of Section 314(b) Voluntary Information Sharing requests Conduct investigations and maintain appropriate documentation for all conclusions Make recommendations for the filing of SARs and / or demarketing of clients Prepare timely and thorough SARs, as necessary Support RBC Bank Fraud as necessary on Fraud Investigations and complete related SARs Serve as escalation point for potential sanctions hits as identified through Control List Filter ("CLF") and other local OFAC processes Formulate Requests for Information ("RFIs") outreach to clients Engage with respective lines of business throughout RBC Bank or RBC U.S. WM Credit Branch and colleagues across Global Financial Crimes Maintain compliance-related records and other relevant tracking sheets What do you need to succeed?

Requirements

2+ years of Transaction Monitoring and / or AML investigation experience
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Knowledge of risk management and anti-money laundering related requirements domestically including Bank Secrecy Act ("BSA"), USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC and other U.S. regulations, such as Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA")
Sound knowledge of global AML / CTF requirements
Ability to consistently manage multiple priorities.
Strong analytical skills
Ability to make sound independent decisions upon review of facts and circumstances
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience serving in an investigative capacity; assessing client risks, transactions, and activity; and providing ongoing recommendations to effectively manage risk appetite
Strong knowledge of Microsoft suite software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong organizational / time-management skill
Employees will be expected to be in the office (Raleigh, North Carolina), with the flexibility to work remotely one day per week.

Nice To Haves

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist ("CAMS") designation preferred

Responsibilities

Assist the Senior Manager, Financial Crimes Investigations with the ongoing maintenance of the Financial Crimes Investigations Program for RBC Bank and RBC U.S. Wealth Management ("WM") Credit Branch
Serve as primary Quality Control ("QC") function over all automated transaction monitoring alerts generated for RBC Bank and RBC U.S. WM Credit Branch through review of initial triage conducted by an analyst within the RBC Enterprise Target Operating Model ("TOM") who provides a recommendation of closure for non-suspicious activity or a recommendation of further investigation for potential suspicious activity
Ensure all transaction monitoring alert recommendations contain key elements such as an overview of flagged activity, external relevant adverse information ("RAI") searches, and clear and concise rationale for decision
Make final determinations on whether alerts can be closed or if they require further investigation
Ensure alerts that require further investigation are set up into case investigations for further review in the Global Case Management system in a timely manner
Partner with the Global AML Alert Analysis team to provide feedback of QC review through ongoing conversations, monthly meetings, and metrics tracking
Review and triage of manual escalations of client transactions through Unusual Transaction Reports ("UTR") from internal and external partners
Execution of Section 314(a) Mandatory Information Sharing searches
Execution and maintenance of Section 314(b) Voluntary Information Sharing requests
Conduct investigations and maintain appropriate documentation for all conclusions
Make recommendations for the filing of SARs and / or demarketing of clients
Prepare timely and thorough SARs, as necessary
Support RBC Bank Fraud as necessary on Fraud Investigations and complete related SARs
Serve as escalation point for potential sanctions hits as identified through Control List Filter ("CLF") and other local OFAC processes
Formulate Requests for Information ("RFIs") outreach to clients
Engage with respective lines of business throughout RBC Bank or RBC U.S. WM Credit Branch and colleagues across Global Financial Crimes
Maintain compliance-related records and other relevant tracking sheets

Benefits

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
Opportunities to do challenging work.
Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.
You have the potential to earn more through RBC's discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

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