Regional Financial Crimes Officer - UT, ID, CO, NV, AZ, CA, TX, OR, WA

Zions Bancorporation • Midvale, UT

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

Zions Bancorporation is a premier financial services company with a network of banks in high-growth western markets. They are recognized as a great place to work and are committed to employee growth and community ties. This role is seeking a Regional Financial Crimes Officer who can work remotely within Zions Bancorporation’s footprint or fully in office if within 50 miles of a Zions Bancorporation office. The position involves reviewing investigative findings, managing client disengagement, acting as a liaison with various departments and law enforcement, and contributing to AML and fraud strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Law or a related field and 4+ years of direct Anti-Money Laundering (AML) experience or 8+ yrs of federal law enforcement or intelligence community experience reflective of national scale priorities.
• Financial crime investigation experience preferred.
• A combination of education and experience may meet job requirements.
• Extensive knowledge as a generalist or specialist of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) program management, regulations, compliance and risks.
• Ability to develop and maintain tactical and strategic intelligence capabilities.
• A good understanding program management vs. operational tasking.
• Ability to identify and generate warning to key threat issues.
• Must have strong strategic planning, organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to articulate sensitive and challenging positions amongst large groups to include Board members.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
• Requires excellent follow through, attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Must have advanced research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must have strong writing skills.
• Ability to handle delicate and/or sensitive situations.
• Extensive PC skills desired with an emphasis in MS Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of bank operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to review investigative findings resulting from SAR filings, Criminal Subpoenas, negative news, branch referrals, 314(a) and 314(b) to determine if the bank should consider disengagement from the client relationship
• Manage the client disengagement process in accordance with established procedures.
• Act as the primary contact for the Financial Crimes Operations, law enforcement, treasury management, international banking and Corporate Security.
• Review and approval of all restricted high-risk entities.
• Consult with retail and business line staff on when a cash structuring letter should be sent to a customer.
• Manage accounts kept open at the request of law enforcement.
• Leads the quarterly division leadership Financial Crimes meeting and participates in the Financial Crimes Risk Committee.
• Manage oversight of client relationships with greater than 3 SAR filings.
• Assist with training needs within regions.
• Manage monthly branch error tracking report for frontline accountability and coaching opportunities.
• Take lead on cases involving a National Security Letter.
• Ongoing identification of operational efficiencies.
• Participates in and implements AML and fraud strategic initiatives as required.
• Contact person for significant SAR filings within regional footprint.
• Works with management on Regulatory and Internal Audit examinations as needed.
• Works with the Investigations and EDD teams as necessary as it relates to case escalation.
• Primary point-of-contact for financial crimes-related questions (both Fraud and AML), concerns or escalations within supported region.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year, employees are eligible for the program upon hire
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees