Remote - AML Transaction Monitoring Team Lead - Assistant Vice President

About the position Responsibilities • Lead a team of financial crime investigators and monitor team performance. • Conduct quality checks on financial crime investigations within prescribed standards. • Prepare and conduct quality checks of Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filings. • Exercise professional judgment and ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures. • Maintain awareness of relevant laws and implementing regulations, such as the Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act. • Stay informed about financial crime trends and suggest enhancements to internal policies based on identified gaps. • Conduct training on internal processes and financial crime-related topics as required. • Participate in projects and initiatives as required. Requirements • Minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a leadership/management capacity. • Experience as an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) investigator in transaction monitoring and SAR writing. • Knowledge of AML laws (USA PATRIOT Act) and relevant regulations (Fed, SEC, FINRA). • Understanding of legal and compliance issues in complex banking organizations. • Operational knowledge of USD payment systems, including SWIFT, CHIPS, ACH, and FedFunds. • Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel, including pivot tables, macros, filtering, and sorting. • Strong writing skills and effective internet search techniques. Nice-to-haves • CAMS certification is a plus. • Excellent drafting and oral communication skills. • Strong analytical, judgment, and research skills. • Ability to multitask and pay attention to detail. • Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills. Benefits • A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration. • Hybrid working model allowing for in-office and remote work flexibility. • Generous vacation, personal, and volunteer days. • Employee Resource Groups supporting an inclusive workplace and community engagement. • Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits. • Educational resources, matching gift, and volunteer programs. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job