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Job Description:

At Regions, the Financial Crimes Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Investigator completes thorough Financial Crimes Unit (FCU) BSA/AML investigations of potentially suspicious activities including money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and other financial crimes. Associates at this level are considered analytical or procedural experts capable of making and supporting difficult decisions and making suggestions for overall process improvements, when necessary. Day-to-day focus is on resolution of complex problems or transactions, where expertise is required to interpret against policies, guidelines, or processes.

Primary Responsibilities

Performs a variety of highly complex investigative functions to assist FCU BSA/AML with compliance of all Anti-Money Laundering program requirements

Takes responsibility for investigating suspicious activity, reporting money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illicit activities

Prepares comprehensive detailed narratives summarizing the analysis of investigations and reviews all cases for completeness and accuracy

Determines whether a suspicious activity report (SAR) is required to be filed

Ensures compliance with approved policies and procedures related to BSA/AML including case documentation

Offers advice and guidance to junior investigators, assisting in the development of necessary skills and the promotion of continuous improvement initiatives

Leads projects that contribute to workflow or process change and redesign

Quickly and confidently identify trends and patterns of activity which fall outside the bank’s collected EDD/KYC records

May work with local and federal law enforcement partners for case resolution

Identify trends and changes in financial activity indicating fraud or money laundering

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of BSA/AML investigation or loss prevention/fraud experience

Or High School Diploma or GED and nine (9) years of BSA/AML investigation or loss prevention/fraud experience

Advanced knowledge of Private Banking, Wire Transfers, BSA/AML, OFAC, and FinCEN related laws and regulations

Advanced knowledge of AML laws (e.g. USA Patriot Act), regulations (e.g. Federal, SEC, FINRA), and their applications to the supported products/LOBs

Experience with search engines, open-source data, case management systems, databases, and similar automation platforms

Preferences

Bachelor's degree in Business, Criminal Justice, Finance, or other related field

Advanced financial investigations experience in BSA/AML, fraud, law enforcement, or corporate security

Previous experience in other FCU BSA/AML areas is a plus

Experience analyzing complex customer financial activity

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or other applicable certifications

Skills and Competencies

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Familiarity with the Bank's mainframe systems and applications

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills

Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

Strong presentation skills are an asset

Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills

This position is currently offsite and needs to be within a reasonable driving distance to a Professional Office Building with the primary location being for Birmingham, AL, Nashville, TN, Atlanta, GA or Charlotte, NC. Associates will work from their home primarily. They may be expected to go on site for meetings or other events as needed. Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position, and relocation would be at your expense.    

Position Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target:

Minimum:

$79,671.35 USD

Median:

$98,820.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans:

This job is not incentive eligible.

Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

Paid Vacation/Sick Time401K with Company MatchMedical, Dental and Vision BenefitsDisability BenefitsHealth Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountLife InsuranceParental LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgramAssociate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.

https://www.regions.com/welcometour/benefits.rf

Location DetailsRiverchase Operations Center

Location:Hoover, Alabama

Bring Your Whole Self to Work  

   

We have a passion for creating an inclusive environment that promotes and values the differences that make each of us stand out as unique individuals and help provide valuable perspective that makes us a better company and employer. More importantly, we recognize that creating a workplace where everyone, regardless of background, can do their best work and thrive is the right thing to do.

   

OFCCP Disclosure: Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.