Manager, Enhanced Due Diligence (AML)

Raymond James•Saint Petersburg, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under limited direction, uses extensive knowledge and skills in securities and/or banking industry compliance obtained through experience, specialized training, and/or certification to develop, administer, and enforce anti-money laundering rules and regulations. Leads projects with significant scope and impact. Works independently on difficult assignments that are broad in nature, requiring originality and ingenuity with appreciable latitude for unreviewed actions or decisions. Provides comprehensive solutions to complex problems. Results are evaluated at agreed-upon milestones for effectiveness in achieving specified results. Extensive contact with internal customers is required to identify, research, analyze, and resolve complex issues. This Manager is responsible for overseeing a team of AML Analysts whose primary focus is client enhanced due diligence.

Requirements

Concepts, practices, and procedures of securities industry and/or banking compliance reviews.
Rules and regulations of the USA Patriot Act.
Fundamental investment concepts, practices, and procedures used in the securities industry.
Principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations.
Financial markets and products.
Administering anti-money laundering policies and procedures.
Analyzing activity documentation to identify irregular transactions.
Administering regulatory notifications and filings.
Planning and scheduling work to meet organizational and regulatory requirements.
Identifying and applying appropriate compliance monitoring procedures and tests.
Preparing oral and/or written reports.
Investigating compliance issues and irregularities.
Making rule-based and analytical decisions.
Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications.
Supervise, coach, and mentor a team of AML Investigation Analysts.
Gather information, identify linkages and trends, and apply findings to assignments.
Interpret and apply anti-money laundering regulations and identify and recommend compliance changes as appropriate.
Work under pressure on multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Provide a high level of customer service.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
Schedule and facilitate team and interdepartmental meetings as needed
Maintain confidentiality.
Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in a related field and a minimum of six (6) years’ experience in compliance in the securities or banking industry with a focus on anti-fraud/anti-money laundering activities.
ACAMS is required or the ability to obtain in one (1) year.

Nice To Haves

Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience approved by Human Resources.

Responsibilities

Performs supervisory activities, including identifying performance problems and seeking guidance for remedial action; reviewing performance; and participating in interviewing and selecting staff.
Plans, assigns, monitors, reviews, evaluates, and leads the work of others.
Devise and analyze metrics and prepare reports related to key measurements of AML Know Your Client populations.
Provide training and mentoring to new and existing Associates.
Promptly escalate AML risk relevant and critical or reputational risk matters.
Provide guidance and support in the detection and reporting of suspicious activity.
Administer policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations related to money laundering included in the USA PATRIOT Act.
Maintain knowledge of best practices in investigative research processes based on sources such as industry groups and information issued by regulatory groups and the United States government.
Contribute to various AML training modules and communications by providing material on timely subjects, incidents, and other relevant topics as necessary.
Respond to regulatory inquiries and coordinate with other compliance personnel.
Maintain currency in laws and regulations pertaining to anti-money laundering compliance.
Provides guidance to Raymond James Associates regarding AML policies.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.