Financial Crimes Specialist II - Woburn, United States - Northern Bank

    Northern Bank
    Northern Bank Woburn, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Job DescriptionThe Financial Crimes Specialist II assists with daily monitoring required for compliance with the Bank's BSA/AML and anti-fraud programs. The primary areas include suspicious activity monitoring, high risk account monitoring, enhanced due diligence, and the overall prevention, detection and investigation of money laundering. The Bank's Financial Crimes program is a first line of defense that conducts prevention, monitoring and investigation activities to mitigate exposure to fraud, money laundering, electronic crime, and terrorist financing.


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    • Review new customer risk assessments and identify red flags for suspicious activity.
    • Help the Bank comply with all applicable state and federal regulations with respect to BSA, AML and OFAC.
    • Assist the Financial Crimes Manager in performing customer due diligence on new business customers.
    • Work with other operating areas to enhance the Bank's AML and anti-fraud processes and procedures.
    • Work BSA/AML alerts in the Bank's fraud and AML system to ensure timely review and disposition.
    • Assist with AML case management to ensure timely and prompt investigation.
    • Perform enhance due diligence on high-risk customers and ATM accounts.
    • Keep abreast of changes in related regulations and regulatory agency guidelines.
    • Participate in ongoing education by attending various webinars and seminars.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • In-depth knowledge of the anti-money laundering, countering financing of terrorism regulations and fraud prevention and detection techniques; strong analytical and decision-making skills; organizational skills; AML and anti-fraud software; Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel.
    • Minimum of 5 years of experience in AML/CFT areas
    • Bachelor's Degree; CAMS certification is highly desired
    • Self-Motivated
    • Ability to work independently
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Ability to multi-task and prioritize
    • Detail-oriented

    About Northern Bank & Trust Company


    Northern Bank is a full-service bank dedicated to providing practical, common sense financial solutions to help our customers live their lives and grow their businesses.

    From deposit products to loans to payment and collections services, we work hands-on with our entrepreneurial customers, both locally and across the country, to provide the financial support they need to realize their personal and business goals.

    Founded in 1960, Northern Bank has assets of $2.65 billion with 13 locations serving communities throughout Middlesex County. Northern Bank is a Member of the FDIC, and an Equal Housing Lender.

    For more information on online banking services, please visit or follow Northern Bank on Facebook (/NorthernBankM A/), Twitter (@northernbankma), Instagram (@northernbankma) and LinkedIn (company/northern-bank-ma/).

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