Financial Crimes Analyst II

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
The Bank’s Financial Crimes team is a first line of defense that conducts prevention, monitoring and investigation activities to mitigate exposure to fraud, money laundering, electronic crime, and terrorist financing. The Financial Crimes Analyst II’s primary areas of responsibility include suspicious activity monitoring, fraud detection, alert investigation and resolution, high risk account monitoring, and currency transaction report filing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Adjudicate alerts generated by the Bank’s transaction monitoring system for fraud, AML and OFAC.
• Utilize various fraud detection tools across all payment channels (ACH, wires, P2P, etc.) to identify risky transactions and prevent financial losses to the Bank or its customers
• Conduct end-to-end investigations in a timely manner of high-risk, suspicious or fraudulent activity, by performing transaction analyses, gathering supporting case documentation (including but not limited to transaction images, monthly statements, and customer due diligence documents), writing comprehensive case summaries that provide strong, credible information and evidence to validate case outcomes (i.e. SAR/No SAR determinations)
• Conduct reviews of high-risk customers, perform enhanced due diligence (EDD) to identify, assess and mitigate risks, including monitoring marijuana-related business (MRB) customers and ensuring compliance with the Bank’s MRB Program Guidelines
• Support BSA/AML assignments on an as needed basis, including daily Currency Transaction Reports, recording/monitoring of negotiable instruments, analysis of foreign currency exchanges, verifying required customer due diligence documents were collected, and ad hoc reports.
• Support the Bank’s compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations with respect to BSA, AML and OFAC
• Stay abreast of changes in related regulations and regulatory agency guidelines
• Participate in ongoing education by attending industry-related webinars and seminars

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant industry certifications are highly desired (e.g. CAMS, CFE, CAFP, AMLCA, CFCI, etc.)
• 3-5 years of banking experience, with direct experience in financial crimes, risk management or compliance
• In-depth knowledge of the anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism regulations (including the Bank Secrecy Act) and fraud detection and prevention techniques
• Experience with AML and anti-fraud software, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. Success in this role will require working knowledge or willingness to develop expertise with advanced features of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and functions to work with large quantities of data and identify trends, errors and gaps
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively both verbally and in written formats across all levels of the organization; able to select the appropriate method for outcomes and audiences.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, organizational, and communication skills
• Highly organized self-starter with excellent decision making and problem-solving skills

The annual salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000 per year.

About Northern Bank & Trust Company

Northern Bank is a full-service bank dedicated to providing practical, common sense financial solutions to help our customers live their lives and grow their businesses. From deposit products to loans to payment and collections services, we work hands-on with our entrepreneurial customers, both locally and across the country, to provide the financial support they need to realize their personal and business goals. Founded in 1960, Northern Bank has assets of over $3 billion with 12 locations serving communities throughout Middlesex County. Northern Bank is a Member of the FDIC, and an Equal Housing Lender. For more information on online banking services, please visit or follow Northern Bank on Facebook (/NorthernBankM A/), Twitter (@northernbankma), Instagram (@northernbankma) and LinkedIn (company/northern-bank-ma/).