Senior Specialist, AML Investigator

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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Specialist, AML Investigator, to join our Financial Crimes Compliance team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA or Lake Mary, FL

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Mitigate financial crimes risk through effective identification, investigation, and reporting of suspicious activity in compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and USA PATRIOT ACT.

• Conduct complex investigations involving potential money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and other financial crimes. Investigations will require in-depth research, analysis of transactional data (to include wire (domestic and international), ACH, check, and debit cards), well-written narratives, and ability to leverage multiple bank platforms. 

• Draft timely, accurate, and high-quality Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with FinCEN regulations and guidance, while clearly documenting decisions when SAR filing are not warranted. 

• Demonstrate strong judgement, exceptional attention to detail, and ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently under tight deadlines. 

• Build effective working relationships and communicate clearly with leadership and cross-functional partners to support team goals and investigative outcomes. 

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelors’ degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• 1+ year of total work experience for a financial institution in an AML investigation function.

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment through hands-on support and strong teamwork.

• Experience in financial services with correspondent banking is desired. 

• Experience working for a financial institution on AML/ KYC/ anti-fraud related projects and/or ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists) or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) certification and intelligence work in the private or public sector, is preferred. 

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