Sr. AML Compliance Analyst

Whitestone, NY

Full Time

AML/Compliance

Experienced

Purpose:
The Senior AML Compliance Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing and reporting on customer and account information in relation to all aspects of the AML/CFT Act, Sanctions laws and regulations including the USA PATRIOT Act.
Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 annual
Essential Job Functions:

Responsible with assessing new Cannabis and Hemp related business account applications, confirming the accuracy and completeness of all required documentation to support compliant onboarding.
Perform Quality Control review of new account opening documentation and provide feedback to branch personnel and other stakeholders on KYC issues identified.
Assign, review and investigate alerts and close or escalate to case.
Execute AML reviews/investigations of account activity to determine necessity of SAR filing. Document and report the review/investigation findings and prepare case files with required supporting documentation (e.g. internet search results, copies of statements and transactions documentation, results from internal system searches). Complete Suspicious Activity Reports in a timely manner.
Review CTRs for compliance and file CTRs on a timely basis.
Conduct periodic Enhanced Due Diligence reviews of high-risk customers to identify activity that is not in line with the customer’s profile.
Gather information from outside sources such as internet searches, third party vendors, public records, etc. for case management.
Perform suspicious activity investigations and assist in SAR preparation and filing.
Review FinCEN 314(a) list from FinCEN and prepare a report for submission to FinCEN if a match is found.
Assists branches with AML/Compliance related questions
Assist in the preparation of examinations by FDIC, state and auditors.
Assist management in the completion and tracking of various quality control functions in the AML Department.
Acts as a liaison between the AML Department and RiskScount vendor for current AML, OFAC, Core and other AML related systems as it pertains to cannabis.
Other duties as assigned by management.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Bachelor’s Degree
CAMS Certification preferred
Strong understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), USA PATRIOT Act and AML/CFT Act regulations
5+ years AML/CFT experience preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Detail oriented, self-motivated, strong communication and writing skills
The ability to interpret data and form a reasonable conclusion
Excellent verbal and writing skills
Experience using Abrigo BAM+ preferred but not required

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