About this role
Job Description:
The Financial Crimes Investigator is responsible for conducting highly complex criminal investigations reported by customers, employees and third parties.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Thoroughly research and review correspondence/documentation provided by platforms to determine/confirm evidence of suspicious activity.
• Prepare case documentation to include investigative reports and summaries. Based on findings, determine SAR applicability, prepare necessary documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct interviews with witnesses/suspects on cases.
• Liaison with law enforcement.
• Liaison/partner with other bank divisions/departments and platforms to develop relationships and help define workflows/processes that allow identification and reporting of suspicious activity.
• Maintain currency on industry trends.
Education & Experience:
• Six years or more banking experience required in handling financial crimes investigations, that include electronic payments, such as Deposit (RDC), ACH, wire and card.
• Four years’ bank or white collar fraud investigations experience.
• Strong understanding of cyber crime originated through digital channels.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Business, Finance or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of Bank Secrecy Act and applicable laws
• Experience in documenting/preparing SARs
• Experience working with Federal, State and local law enforcement
• Requires a strong understanding of complex bank fraud schemes (depository, card, loan, and internal).
Key Competencies:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management
• Ability to effectively interact with customers and third parties
• Skilled with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and related software applications.
• Well organized; ability to multi-task; attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and adapt to change.