Compliance Analyst/Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Analyst(SMBCADJP00000998)

Job Title: Compliance Analyst/Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Analyst

Job Location: (100% Remote)

Job Duration: 10 Months + Extension

Job Summary
• The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Analyst (contractor) is responsible for the completion of complex compliance tasks (alerts) related to transaction monitoring (TM) and subsequent Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) escalations, performed in accordance with ***'s AML policy and procedures.
• The FIU Analyst may also be a subject matter expert in nuanced areas of TM and responsible for training newer hires.
• FIU Analyst is responsible for escalating highly complex issues to next level management.
• Perform activities as required for complex one-level review processes in accordance with departmental standards.
• Creates narratives and documentation for alerted transactions and SARs. Implements appropriate changes made to procedures based on new regulations and updates to the Policy and Procedure manuals and keeps abreast of Anti Money Laundering/Bank Secrecy Act/Office of Foreign Assets Control (AML/BSA/OFAC) regulations.
• May collaborate with team leads to ensure quality and compliance for implementation of new processes.
• Participates in such other tasks that may be required by the company, including Business Continuity efforts.
• May provide training to newer hires.
• Functional-level knowledge of legal aspects and record keeping requirements of banking regulations relating to transaction surveillance (especially AML, BSA and OFAC). Strong analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Strong sense of urgency and accountability; ability to execute in a high pressure and time-sensitive environment.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated quality of work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, & PowerPoint.
• Entry level to experienced analyst salary is commensurate with experience.
• BA/BS Degree or equivalent BSA/ AML work experience required.
• Post Graduate Degree, CAMS, CFE a plus.