Anti-Money Laundering Analyst - Los Angeles, United States - TSR Consulting

    TSR Consulting
    TSR Consulting Los Angeles, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description
    Our client, a leading financial services company is hiring an

    AML Analyst

    with experience in writing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).


    Work Location:
    New Castle, DE - Hybrid
    Contract Rate

    :
    $30-38/hour W2

    W2 only


    Summary:
    The AML Analysts review system-generated and manual cases for activity conducted by clients.

    The Senior Compliance Analyst is responsible for managing a caseload of investigations, performing analysis and follow-up and work cases from beginning to completion according to AML procedures and policies.

    Cases are generated from sources which include Automated Alerts (EAP, Mantas), and Manual referrals.


    Responsibilities:
    Document and report case review/investigation findings and prepare case files for review (e.g. media search results, copies of statements/checks, results from internal system searches etc.).
    Conduct research over available Bank systems, the Internet and Databases consistent with the resolution of investigations.
    Collect and examine financial statements/transaction data and other documents to assist in identifying unusual transaction patterns.
    Follow-up with additional Point(s) of Contact (POC) as needed to identify additional information in support of the case.
    Document all research and analysis conducted in the Case Management System.
    Create Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs); and recommend relationship retention or termination; and track account closures as required.
    Liaise with other units, ACRM, the Business, CSIS, FIU Legal, Trade Surveillance, and Law Enforcement, where applicable.


    Required Skills:
    1-5+ years' experience in reviewing customer transactions and information for potentially suspicious activity and performing AML or financial investigations.
    Experience in writing and preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements preferred.

    Knowledge of the laws applicable to money laundering, terrorist financing, and other applicable financial/securities related crimes (e.g., insider trading, market manipulation), including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), The USA PATRIOT Act, US Treasury AML guidelines, OFAC, SEC, FINRA, FRB, FinCEN requirements, and SAR requirements.

    General understanding of Senior Public Figures, Money Service Businesses, Wealth Management and Retail Banking preferred as well as compliance with those business segments.

    Excellent organizational, time management, and project management skills.
    Excellent research skills including experience with online search tools.
    Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Access, MS-PowerPoint and MS-Outlook).
    Strong writing, analytical and communications skills. Must be able to multitask and complete projects on time.
    Strong Attention to detail and follow-up skills.
    Should be a self-starter, and organized, and must have the ability to work independently, without supervision.


    Education:
    Bachelor's Degree Required or equivalent experience.
    CAMS Certification is a plus.

    Job ID 79116

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