**On-site in Newark, DE

Description:

This team specifically handles investigations for the bank's Wholesale Lending Services, Branch Referrals and Consumer. They're having a first hand impact on battling Money Laundering cases for Human Trafficking, Terrorists, Drug Cartels, Scams, Mafia and Gangs, etc. They get to work on cases that we see on the news. This can be international or domestic alerts, handling wire transfers/ACH’s, PEP, Branch Referrals, Credit Card, Fraud Schemes, etc. they get exposure to a little bit of everything across the bank.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct periodic internal customer and accounts reviews to identify potential suspicious activity
• Collect and document alert, case or Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) history; customer background and Know Your Customer (KYC) information; relevant account and transaction data; plus any other required information to assist in the investigation
• Review and analyze underlying information gathered to assess reasonable cause to close or escalate an alert to SAR; prepare SARs for filing with FinCEN when applicable
• Document and summarize findings including supporting information, analysis and rationale for disposition within the case management system in a timely manner
• Build relationships with the Review and QA groups, while also effectively communicate and transfer information for investigations
• Function as a key contributor and demonstrate knowledge of money laundering and terrorist financing typologies
• Participate in individual and department goal development and execute on tactical strategies for goal attainment

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Political Science, Homeland Security, Pre-law, Business or other related field.
• Previous retail banking, AML, compliance, and/or fraud experience is preferred
• Excel experience using PivotTables and VLOOKUPs
• Excellent written communication skills (Experience writing long research papers/documents or handling sensitive documents of information such as legal paperwork and financial documents)
• Ability to adapt to change and receive/apply feedback well
• Investigative experience is a plus

Experience Level: Entry Level

About Aston Carter:

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At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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