Note: This position is open exclusively to candidates currently enrolled in the Hiring Our Heroes Fellows Program. Applications from individuals not participating in the program will not be considered.
U.S. Bank is responsible for maintaining an effective anti-money laundering (AML) program for monitoring, detecting, and reporting suspicious activity to appropriate regulatory agencies. As a member of the Enterprise Financial Crimes Compliance AML Investigations division, you will be part of the bank’s second line of defense to prevent individuals and businesses from using U.S. Bank products and services for illegal purposes.
As an AML Investigator, you will conduct enterprise-wide investigations identifying unusual activity and preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to be filed with Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) as well as writing and preparing cases that result in No SARs. An AML Investigator should have a basic understanding of AML/BSA laws and regulations, the financial services industry, and regulatory trends that impact their assigned line of business. During the investigation, you may identify gaps and help drive solutions that minimize losses resulting from inadequate internal processes, systems, or human errors. You will assist in identifying and/or escalating risks, as appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Conducting comprehensive case investigations which includes analyzing transaction information, reviewing customer data, researching open source and media checks, and recommending a SAR or no SAR to be filed
- Working cooperatively with internal departments to obtain and analyze necessary information related to the investigation
- Preparing quality investigative documentation which includes clearly articulating written detailed case notes, and providing attachments of internal and external research
- Preparing the SAR form when a case investigation results in a SAR recommendation
- Recommending customer relationship closures, case escalations or case referrals as appropriate
- Ensuring case production and quality goals are met
- Completing other duties as assigned
