AML Investigations Intake & Triage Analyst

at  US Bank National Association

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The AML Investigations Intake & Triage team conducts the review of all system-generated alerts created from the centralized monitoring programs within EFCC and manually created alerts from internal and external referral sources. The senior analyst is responsible for reviewing alerts completed by analysts for quality and completion as well as completing his or her own queue of alerts entailing reviewing alerting transactional activity and making a recommendation to close an alert or send it to AML Investigations for further review. Internal systems are utilized to review customer and transactional information, conduct public data searches and utilize internal guidance to make a determination. In addition, the senior analysts must complete project work, conduct training, provide coaching to analysts, and assist in the enhancement of AOMT procedures through recommendations through potential efficiencies.
Partners with their assigned Line of Business, other Risk/Compliance/Audit (RCA) professionals, and RCA Managers to, depending on their function, create, implement, maintain, review or oversee an effective risk management framework. Participates in projects and/or activities that ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Identifies gaps and inform solutions that minimize losses resulting from inadequate internal processes, systems or human errors. Identifies, responds and/or escalates risks as appropriate. Serves as a functional liaison between the Line of Business and the Lines of Defense.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Typically 2+ year of applicable experience

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Prior financial services experience and familiarity with a wide range of banking products.
• Knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act/Anti Money Laundering laws and regulations
• Excellent communication and written skills
• Industry certifications including ACAMS, CFE, etc.
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and/or experience in using other, relevant internal databases and applications
• Intermediate knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends that impact their assigned line of business
• Intermediate understanding of the business line’s operations, products/services, systems, and associated risks/controls
• Thorough knowledge of Risk/Compliance/Audit competencies
• Strong analytical, process facilitation and project management skills
• Effective presentation, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create clear and concise comments that supports no case decision.
• Analyze customer account transactions to detect unusual activity and make decisions on appropriate action to take.
• Work cooperatively with business line to establish procedures for identifying unusual customer transactions specific to possible money laundering activities, including the proper method for reporting such activity to the anti-money-laundering group.
• Work cooperatively with U.S. Bank internal departments to obtain and analyze necessary information related to preliminary reviews.
• Assist in implementation of AML/BSA detection and prevention methods, which may include the creation of instruction manuals and guidelines for training.
• Review alerts completed by II&T analysts for completion and accuracy as well as provide feedback and coaching, track error rates, and provide training as needed.
• Support any special projects or critical alert reviews.
• Actively ensures compliance with the U.S. Bank Code of Ethics and all Anti-Money Laundering, Bank Secrecy Act, information security and suspicious activity reporting requirements, policies and procedures.
• Actively participates in team meetings with analysts, management, and supporting business lines.

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That’s why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by la