AML Consultant (Contractor)

Job Title: AML Consultant (Contractor)

Department: Legal & Compliance

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: AML Manager

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  This is a 3-6 months contract position (possible extension may apply on need basis)

Summary/Objective:

The AML Analyst is responsible for reviewing customer activities and identifying unusual or suspicious transactions and ensuring the bank’s compliance with Bank Secrecy Act /AML regulations.

Essential Functions:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Support the AML process by engaging in alert monitoring and customer due diligence reviews
• Analyze transaction activity alerts, such as cash deposits, wires, loans, RDC, ACH and check activity.
• Make determinations to escalate matters for further investigation
• Conduct research utilizing internal and external database and document investigative findings
• Conduct reviews required by the Annual Compliance Plan
• Attend required BSA/AML related training
• Assist other BSA staff in related job performances
• Participate in ad-hoc AML projects and support other BSA functions on an as needed basis.

Competencies:

In order to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
1. Apply core AML skills to financial products and processes.

2. Communicate issues to AML Manager and BSA Officer in an effective manner.
3. Identify suspicious or unusual activity and escalate matters for heightened review.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business, Finance, Law or relevant field.
• Two to three years of related experience and/or training.

Additional Qualifications:
CAMS Certification preferred.

Language/Communication Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. It is understood and agreed that the employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned by the employee’s supervisor or Manager.

Risk Management Responsibilities:

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  provide first line with advisory guidance and routinely monitor for compliance, assess risks and the activities to mitigate the risks.

• has sufficient authority, stature, independence, resources and access to the Board & executive management to raise risks and concerns.