Remote AFC AML Transaction Monitoring Team Lead

Deutsche Bank

100d • $75,000 - $110,750

About The Position

Deutsche Bank benefits from having a highly experienced and dedicated Anti Financial Crime (AFC) function, which performs a crucial role in keeping Deutsche Bank’s business operations and global financial services clean from financial crime while serving the interests of the Bank and society. Our regional/global matrix structure allows for flexible responses to challenges in the core areas of: Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions & Embargoes, Anti-Fraud, Bribery & Corruption, Investigations & Intelligence, Monitoring & Screening, and Risk Assessment. Our AFC Team will provide you with opportunities to learn, grow and define your career. We foster an open, diverse, and inclusive team culture, that is engaged and well-supported for prosperity and enjoyment of a life/work balance.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, with experience in a leadership/management role and a background as an AML investigator in transaction monitoring and SAR writing.
• Knowledge of AML laws (USA PATRIOT Act), relevant regulations (Fed, Securities and Exchange Commission, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority), and their application to supported products/business lines, along with legal and compliance issues of complex banking organizations.
• Experience in Correspondent Banking, Private Banking, or Investment Banking, with operational knowledge of USD payment systems such as Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications, CHIPS, ACH, and FedFunds.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel (including pivot tables, macros), PowerPoint, and effective internet search techniques; experience with third-party investigation software is a plus.
• Strong writing skills, ability to work independently, effectively prioritize workload with minimal supervision, and CAMS certification is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, capable of managing both team and personal workloads.
• Proficient in drafting written communications and delivering oral presentations.
• Possesses excellent analytical, judgment, and research skills.
• Effective at identifying, escalating, and communicating issues to management succinctly.
• Demonstrates strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities, with meticulous attention to detail and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of financial crime investigators, monitoring the team’s performance and adherence to deadlines, taking corrective action as required.
• Conduct quality checks on financial crime investigations within prescribed standards.
• Prepare and conduct quality checks of Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filings within prescribed standards while exercising professional judgment and discretion.
• Thoroughly understand and ensure adherence to all relevant internal policies and procedures while maintaining awareness of relevant laws and implementing regulations, such as the Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, and relevant financial crime trends and typologies, along with world events.
• Suggest enhancements to internal policies and/or procedures based on identified gaps or best practices.
• Conduct training on internal processes, procedures, and financial crime-related topics as required and participate in projects and initiatives as needed.

Benefits

• A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration.
• A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility.
• Generous vacation, personal and volunteer days.
• Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement.
• Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits.
• Educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees