Group Manager, Financial Crime Risk Management - Centralized Investigations

Group Manager, Financial Crime Risk Management
- Centralized Investigations

This role is not eligible for TD work visa support or sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, F-1 OPT/STEM OPT, TN or other work visa authorizations). Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States without current or future need for TD sponsorship.

The Group Manager, Financial Crime Risk Management
- Centralized Investigations develops and implements AML policies, oversees investigations into potential money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud and other financial crimes, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. This role requires strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of AML regulations, a working knowledge of Fraud regulations and the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders.

The Group Manager for this job position, manages a team of AML investigators, responsible for investigating referrals regarding potentially fraudulent activity and/or other concerning activity for further investigation and SAR filing, if warranted.

The Group Manager provides guidance and support to ensure high-quality investigations; develops, implements, and maintains AML policies, procedures, and controls to mitigate financial crime risks; oversees investigations into potential money laundering and other financial crimes; ensures compliance with all relevant AML regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), the USA PATRIOT Act, and OFAC requirements; identifies and develops strategies to address and mitigate financial crime risks;

collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including law enforcement and regulatory bodies, to report findings and ensure compliance; prepares and presents detailed reports on investigative findings to executive management and regulatory authorities; and provides training and guidance to investigators and analysts on AML regulations, trends and typologies, and best practices.

The Group Manager, Financial Crime Risk Investigations manages/leads a team of specialized professionals in the analysis and/or the investigation process for a specific area and assigns and monitors caseloads to ensure potential regulatory risks and losses to the bank are minimized.

Depth & Scope:

• Provides people management leadership by hiring the best talent, setting goals, developing employees, managing employee performance and compensation decisions, promoting teamwork and handling any/all disciplinary actions, as required
• Manages a team of Investigators for a specific geographical area/business unit
• Demonstrates broad and in-depth knowledge of investigative techniques, proper protocol, and financial criminal trends
• Working Manager role that provides overall direction to the team and assigns and reviews the caseload of others
• Generally involved in thematic and/or more complex investigations that may have significant reputational/ organizational impact
• Ability to present and make recommendations to senior management and executives
• Ensures an integrated approach with other business areas, broader organization, and enterprise as appropriate
• Coordinates and prioritizes multiple initiatives and manages resource allocation
• Establishes effective relationships with different Stakeholders, Business Sponsors, Executives and LOB
• Deep knowledge and understanding of businesses/technology, and organizational practices/disciplines
• Sound to advanced knowledge of external competition, industry and/or market trends in relation to own function/business
• Focuses on short to medium-term issues (e.g., 6-12 months)

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree equivalent work experience
• 7+ years of experience

Preferred

Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Criminal Justice, or a related field, preferred
• 5+ years of experience managing in AML investigations, financial crime risk management, or a related field
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Strong knowledge of financial crime typologies and AML regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, and OFAC requirements
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and identify patterns
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a high level of integrity and attention to detail
• Proficiency in using AML software and tools for data analysis and case management
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CAMS, CFE).

Customer Accountabilities:

• Leads a team of professionals and managers to achieve business/operational objectives, maintains effective day-to-day operations and delivers quality service and transaction processing consistent with business objectives
• Provides guidance and direction to team members within own area of specialization and focus
• Reviews and assesses incoming files and allocates to appropriate Investigators/Investigative Specialists
• Conducts investigations in the capacity of a working lead where cases have…