Transaction Monitoring Team Lead

nordeabank

1d•$140,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for our new Transaction Monitoring (TM) Team Lead with a focus on AML/CFT transaction monitoring to partner with our team in New York in executing the Branch’s AML/CFT compliance program. At Nordea, we see that the world is changing fast – and we want to be one step ahead of the curve. That is why we are deeply committed to providing the compliance solutions that focus on creating value for our New York Branch. We are creating a service oriented environment where we coordinate with business and grow together – and we need your ideas and unique background. With us, you will be in good company with a chance to make your mark on something bigger. Join Transaction Monitoring, New York as the Transaction Monitoring Team Lead while having the opportunity to grow your career by assisting with other aspects of the Branch’s activities. Be a part of building a program on which the branch can develop future growth and where your ideas and experiences are valued. We add value by challenging the status quo and seeking learning and understanding of industry best practices from a variety of sources. In turn, we seek to create a great experience working with business to enhance their understanding of the nature of financial crimes compliance and value it provides to building growth. As a Financial Crime Specialist, you will play a vital role in creating a trustworthy and valuable partnership with your Nordea New York Branch colleagues. Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in how we work and how we make decisions – and that we imagine you share with us.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant transaction monitoring/AML investigations within a financial institution experience, with a minimum of 1-2 years leading a dynamic Transaction Monitoring team.
Sound understanding of money laundering, terrorist financing and financial crime typologies.
Proven experience leading or mentoring teams in an operational environment.
Proficiency in Transaction Monitoring Systems (eg Actimize, Mantas, Prime).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong people leadership and coaching skills.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong English skills both written and spoken.
Bachelor’s degree.
Must be eligible to work in the US either directly or via a visa-sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

ACAMS Certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, motivate and develop a team of Transaction Monitoring Analysts, ensuring high engagement and performance.
Provide regular coaching, feedback and performance reviews, including development plans.
Support onboarding and ongoing training of new and existing team members.
Act as a subject matter point of escalation for complex or high‑risk cases.
Oversee daily alert investigation workloads for L1 and L2, ensuring productivity targets and SLAs are met.
Allocate work effectively and manage capacity across the team.
Assist in L1 and L2 queues as needed.
Escalate operational risks, bottlenecks or quality concerns in a timely manner.
Assist with the implementation of management information systems for transaction monitoring.
Ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures and regulatory obligations.
Ensure investigative decisions are well‑documented, risk‑based and defensible.
Identify root causes of quality issues and implement corrective actions.
Support internal audits, regulatory reviews and remediation activities.
Liaise with Compliance, Quality, Risk, Sanctions, Operations and Technology teams.
Support implementation of changes to scenarios, thresholds, procedures or tools.
Provide input into process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Partner with Compliance to calibrate and refine monitoring systems to reduce "false positives" and detect evolving typologies.
Communicate key updates, priorities and expectations clearly to the team.
Contribute talents to assist in the overall development of the AML/CFT and sanctions program and to help create a value-driven overall compliance program, including taking on additional responsibilities outside of transaction monitoring.
Be prepared for the expectation of offering good ideas as well as executing and working hands on to see things through to completion.