Risk Specialist II - Suspicious Activity Monitoring
First Horizon Bank, Knoxville, TN, United States
Overview
The position is responsible for performing confidential research and investigations of money laundering and other financial crimes with the suspicious activity monitoring (SAM) team of BSA Compliance.
Location
Location: On site in Knoxville, TN
Responsibilities
Analyze client account transactions from various internal monitoring sources, including the bank’s automated transaction/scenario monitoring system (Actimize), to detect potentially suspicious activity. Make decisions on appropriate action to take regarding the need for further investigation.
Adhere to internal BSA Compliance SAR team procedures by documenting the summary of investigative findings (e.g., thorough notes supporting decisions, including copies of supporting documents such as statements/checks, media search results, results from internal system searches, etc. as needed).
Perform investigative cases for review and approval by management, including preparation of Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) to be submitted to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
Assist with performing duties associated with manual monitoring reports and processes, if requested to do so by management.
Ensure all investigative tasks are completed on a timely and accurate basis, including the necessity to meet established federal and internal timelines and standards.
Participate in exams/audits by assisting in gathering of data for regulators, auditors, quality control reviewers, and law enforcement.
Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
At least 5 years or more of prior banking experience.
5 years or more of direct experience with either Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Compliance, Fraud, or other financial crimes-related investigations/monitoring.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; and preferably with an emphasis on financial, audit, law enforcement, or other risk-related field.
Prior experience with automated transaction monitoring systems, especially NICE Actimize, is a plus.
Strong ability to organize and prioritize workflow, ensure accuracy and commitment to detail, and to work independently while taking ownership of assignments.
Proficient with use of Microsoft Office suite products.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
(Ex: CPA, Series 6 or 7 license, etc): None required, but CAMS, CAFP, or equivalent is a plus.
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The position is responsible for performing confidential research and investigations of money laundering and other financial crimes with the suspicious activity monitoring (SAM) team of BSA Compliance.
Location
Location: On site in Knoxville, TN
Responsibilities
Analyze client account transactions from various internal monitoring sources, including the bank’s automated transaction/scenario monitoring system (Actimize), to detect potentially suspicious activity. Make decisions on appropriate action to take regarding the need for further investigation.
Adhere to internal BSA Compliance SAR team procedures by documenting the summary of investigative findings (e.g., thorough notes supporting decisions, including copies of supporting documents such as statements/checks, media search results, results from internal system searches, etc. as needed).
Perform investigative cases for review and approval by management, including preparation of Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR) to be submitted to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
Assist with performing duties associated with manual monitoring reports and processes, if requested to do so by management.
Ensure all investigative tasks are completed on a timely and accurate basis, including the necessity to meet established federal and internal timelines and standards.
Participate in exams/audits by assisting in gathering of data for regulators, auditors, quality control reviewers, and law enforcement.
Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
At least 5 years or more of prior banking experience.
5 years or more of direct experience with either Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Compliance, Fraud, or other financial crimes-related investigations/monitoring.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; and preferably with an emphasis on financial, audit, law enforcement, or other risk-related field.
Prior experience with automated transaction monitoring systems, especially NICE Actimize, is a plus.
Strong ability to organize and prioritize workflow, ensure accuracy and commitment to detail, and to work independently while taking ownership of assignments.
Proficient with use of Microsoft Office suite products.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
(Ex: CPA, Series 6 or 7 license, etc): None required, but CAMS, CAFP, or equivalent is a plus.
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