Financial Crime Risk Investigator II -Securities

Work Location: Greenville, South Carolina, United States of America

Hours: 40

Pay Details: $29.75 - $47.75 USD

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Line of Business: Financial Crime Risk Management

Job Description: The Financial Crime Risk Investigator II conducts investigations of moderate complexity for both internal and external cases. Recommends for demarket and/or freezing accounts by the appropriate investigative unit. Conducts adjudications of moderate complexity. May provide QA/review and mentorship of a team. Applies reasonable grounds to suspect money laundering and terrorist financing.

The Financial Crime Risk Investigator II (US) plays a critical role in safeguarding the organization's financial integrity by conducting thorough end-to-end investigations within Securities. This position is responsible for managing diverse internal and external investigations, utilizing expertise to establish reasonable grounds for suspecting money laundering and terrorist financing. The Investigator's work directly contributes to mitigating financial crime risks and disrupting illicit activities, ensuring compliance, and protecting the organization's reputation.

The Financial Crime Risk Investigator II (US) conducts end-to-end investigations of various higher complexity and sensitivity through analysis of evidence gathered for both internal and external investigations. Includes authority in applying reasonable grounds to suspect money laundering/terrorist financing, mitigating, and disrupting financial crime (recommending for demarket and/or freezing accounts by the appropriate investigative unit).

Depth & Scope:

• Experienced working professional role providing services, advisory or processes/program support

• Requires experienced, conceptual, and practical knowledge within respective area and knowledge of broader related areas

• Accountable for own work and sometimes others; acts as an escalation point or knowledge resource for others in their own area

• Leads projects or work streams within broader projects with moderate risk and may be accountable for ongoing activities, processes, and functional programs

• Works within broad guidelines/policies and independently performs tasks from end to end

• Work performed under minimal management guidance and supervision

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience

• 3+ years experience

Preferred Skills:

• 3+ years' experience in a Broker-Dealer and/or Securities related investigations role

• Thorough understanding of Securities products such as Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange, Prime Brokerage, Equities, Low Priced Securities, etc.

• Knowledge of market abuse typologies such as insider trading, market manipulation, front running, and layering/spoofing

• Knowledge of financial industry products, policies, and procedures that involve Institutional Clients, Broker-Dealers, and Securities related Investigations

• Understanding of regulatory requirements including FINRA, SEC, and applicable AML/BSA regulations

• Ability to manage multiple investigations simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

• Experience reviewing trading activity, transaction patterns, and customer behavior to identify potential misconduct or suspicious activity

• Ability to analyze large data sets and document investigative findings in a clear, concise, and defensible manner

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare detailed investigative reports and present findings to management

• Experience working with surveillance systems, case management tools, and investigative platforms

Customer Accountabilities:

• Conducts investigative analysis by collecting, assessing, and collating case file information for AML, Sanctions/ABAC & Financial Crime investigations

• Conducts data analysis, manipulation and interpretation looking for patterns and anomalies

• Initiates investigations and/or responds to emerging AML and Sanctions/ABAC risks

• Assists with reviewing and investigating court orders (subpoenas) related to criminal actions

• Assists and coordinates investigations with various law enforcement agencies as delegated

• Prepares and delivers AML, Sanctions/ABAC & Financial Crime and/or fraud detection/loss prevention training or updates to Bank Employees or other agencies as assigned

Shareholder Accountabilities:

• Leads workstreams by acting as a project lead for medium scale projects/initiatives in accordance with project management methodologies

• Consistently exercises discretion in managing correspondence, information, and all matters of confidentiality; escalates issues where appropriate

• Conducts reporting and/or meaningful analysis at the functional or enterprise level using results to draw conclusions, makes recommendations, assesses the effectiveness of programs/policies/practices

• Be knowledgeable of practices and procedures within own area of responsibility and keeps abreast of emerging trends for own functional area

• Protects the interests of the organization – identifies and manages risks, and escalates non-standard, high-risk transactions/activities as necessary

• Maintains appropriate project records, databases, and information; reports to management and others on project status and updates

• Monitors service, productivity and assesses efficiency levels within own function and implements continuous process/performance improvements where opportunities exist

• Acquires and applies expertise in the discipline, provides guidance, assistance, and direction to Analysts, Investigators and others

• Identifies, recommends, and effectively executes standard practices applicable to the discipline

• Adheres to internal policies/procedures and applicable regulatory guidelines

• Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assesses potential impacts

• Maintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite

Employee/Team Accountabilities:

• Participates fully as a member of the team, supports a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensures timely communication of issues/points of interest

• Supports the team by continuously enhancing knowledge/expertise in own area and participates in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit

• Keeps current on emerging trends/developments and grows knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques

• Participates in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team

• Keeps others informed and up to date about the status/progress of projects and/or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities

• Contributes to the success of the team by willingly assisting others in the completion and performance of work activities; provides training, coaching and/or guidance as appropriate.

• Contributes to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce

• Acts as a brand champion for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally

Physical Requirements: Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel – Occasional

• International Travel – Never

• Performing sedentary work – Continuous

• Performing multiple tasks – Continuous

• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous

• Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional

• Sitting – Continuous

• Standing – Occasional

• Walking – Occasional

• Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional

• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional

• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never

• Squatting – Occasional

• Bending – Occasional

• Kneeling – Never

• Crawling – Never

• Climbing – Never

• Reaching overhead – Never

• Reaching forward – Occasional

• Pushing – Never

• Pulling – Never

• Twisting – Never

• Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous

• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous

• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous

• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

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