AML Anti-Fraud Specialist recruitment

Instead of applying to this ad directly, please email me if you qualify: ben.gordon@roberthalffsg.com

My client, a large international bank is seeking experienced in preventing fraud incidences and detecting and mitigating incidences when they do occur. The right person has experience working with OFAC and Sanctions regulations with a focus on fraud related matters.

Duties:

• Lead the effort to prevent, detect, and mitigate fraud incidences and maintain a log of Fraud escalations and dispositions when they do occur.

• Investigate fraud related issues and liaise with appropriate departments for resolution and conduct trend and technique analyses of fraud cases as needed.

• Work with Risk Assessment team to develop and maintain fraud risk assessment measures, detection protocols and models.

• Liaise and interact with industry peers to proactively identify emerging trends to help prevent fraud losses.

• Provide support and expertise to the global sanctions program for specific OFAC and U.S. sanctions requirements.

• Develop a training program for fraud prevention and detection.

• Provide input to the bank’s firm-wide Fraud Policy.

• Develop a anti-fraud program for the New York Region of the bank based on the bank’s global fraud policy.

• Produce monthly statistics for reporting.

• Assist with client due diligence and enhanced due diligence functions as part of the departmental cross-training.

• Develop and maintain close working relationships with government intelligence agencies, law enforcement, peer organizations, auditing and forensic investigative firms, and security service providers.

Requirements:

• CFE Fraud Examination certification is a big plus.

• Extensive knowledge of OFAC Economic Sanctions Enforcement Guidelines. Must have OFAC investigations experience.

• 3+ years of prior experience with OFAC and Sanctions regulations strongly preferred. Experience conducting suspicious activity monitoring or customer due diligence investigations is a plus.

• Knowledge of the laws applicable to money laundering, to include the BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, U.S. Treasury AML guidelines, OFAC requirements and Suspicious Activity Reporting requirements.

• Strong writing, analytical and communication skills and be able to multi-task and complete projects on time. Should be a self-starter and organized; ability to work independently, without supervision.

• Strong research skills, advanced skill in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and experience with on-line research systems including the Internet.

• Knowledge of banking compliance requirements.