Senior Financial Crimes Client Risk Specialist

What is the Opportunity?

As a Senior Financial Crimes Client Risk Specialist, you will support the AML Compliance function by executing various processes that maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and the firm’s AML Program. You will provide data analysis and complex problem solving within the department and assist in the execution of the firm’s Customer Due Diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence programs, including the review of high‑risk customer information.

If you have strong interpersonal skills, enjoy working in a challenging environment, and are looking for the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

• Accurately evaluate client information and take appropriate action to protect the firm against the risk of money laundering activities in accordance with global and local regulatory policy and procedures.
• Review potential clients to determine their risk rank and identify clients or prospects outside of the firm’s risk appetite; perform research through internal systems, online public and subscription‑based resources to complete client reviews and reach informed conclusions.
• Assess AML risk and corroborate information obtained at onboarding against independent sources; evaluate potential adverse information and verify outside vendor records. Perform in‑depth investigations, including periodic enhanced due diligence of high‑risk customers as required, and provide analysis of findings in written format.
• Prepare concise, yet thorough, summaries outlining relevant details to support client risk classifications as well as AML‑related recommendations; assist in data gathering and compilation of information to support various reporting obligations.
• Initiate communication and Escalate situations as necessary; apply logic and AML knowledge to reviews on a case‑by‑case basis, recognizing the subjective nature of each individual situation.
• Continuously increase knowledge of AML, including being familiar with AML risks presented to the firm in order to address questions and present information to business partners.
• Provide oversight and support for negative news reviews for new and existing clients, including potential high‑risk clients and politically exposed persons; review, resolve, and recommend actions.

• Bachelor’s degree and 2‑4 years of experience in a financial services/banking environment, with specific experience in AML or Compliance.
• Knowledge of regulatory/compliance risk management and AML related requirements including BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, and other applicable U.S. regulations.
• Strong research, writing and analytic skills.
• Self‑starter; willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to effectively assess AML risk and Escalate to senior management.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, and Word applications.
• CAMs designation preferred.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program that includes competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as a 401(k) program with company‑matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid‑time off.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and management opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.
• Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.

Anti‑Money Laundering (AML), Communication, Data Gathering Analysis, Detail‑Oriented, Financial Regulation, Fraud Risk Management, Group Problem Solving, Internal Controls, Operational Integrity, Process Management

Address: 8081 ARCO CORPORATE DRIVE, RALEIGH

City:
Raleigh

Country:
United States of America

Work hours/week: 40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform: GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

Final date to receive applications:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Final date to receive applications date above.

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