FCRM Quality Assurance Analyst

• Perform quality assurance reviews of AML and OFAC processes within Financial Crimes Risk Management at monthly to quarterly frequencies.
• Perform quality control tasks to ensure suspicious transactions are appropriately identified and documented and SARs are correctly filed according to regulatory requirements and agency guidelines.
• Review alerts and work performed by other analysts related to surveillance and monitoring, investigative reviews, subpoena processes, due diligence, and sanctions wire reviews.
• Escalate alerts, cases, and SARs that do not meet corporate BSA standards and follow through to resolution.
• Assist the QA Team Lead with administration of quality assurance requirements and procedures.
• Assess inherent risks and mitigating controls for AML and sanctions risk management procedures.
• Recommend process modifications through actionable reporting of observations and findings.
• Document results and maintain QA reports, findings, observations, and correspondence.
• Coordinate with department leadership on QA findings and recommendations to improve document and process accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Develop new reviews to support business processes.
• Provide ad hoc technical and administrative support for the department.
• Develop working relationships within the department to address and resolve issues and concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Undergraduate degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of investigative experience with specific emphasis on BSA/AML and/or fraud prevention.
• 3 years of writing and filing SARs.
• 1 year of BSA/AML quality assurance.
• Strong working knowledge of AML, BSA, and OFAC regulations preferred.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative on a range of AML and sanctions risk-related activities preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills preferred.
• Excellent investigative, analytical, and problem resolution skills preferred.
• Excellent time management skills preferred.
• Familiarity with AML compliance monitoring systems preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-tasking environment preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook preferred.
• Successful completion of a background check including credit, criminal, education, employment, OFAC, and social media background history.

Demonstrates expertise in AML, BSA, and OFAC regulations, with a strong focus on quality assurance and investigative processes. Proficient in documenting findings and recommendations to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.

• BSA/AML Investigative Experience
• Quality Assurance in BSA/AML
• Writing and Filing SARs
• AML Compliance Monitoring Systems
• Analytical and Problem Resolution Skills

• Quality Assurance Reviews
• Investigative Reviews
• Suspicious Transaction Identification
• Risk Assessment
• Process Modification Recommendations

• Excellent Verbal Communication
• Excellent Written Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Time Management
• Initiative

• AML Regulations
• BSA Regulations
• OFAC Regulations
• Financial Crimes Risk Management
• Quality Control Tasks

• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Power Point
• Word
• Outlook