Compliance Analysts recruitment
We are currently hiring for Compliance Analysts I/II in Dallas, TX and we will be hosting a Hiring Event in Dallas, TX on January 26th, 2012.
We are currently hiring for Compliance Analysts I/II in Dallas, TX and we will be hosting a Hiring Event in Dallas on January 26th, 2012. These are direct hire, full-time positions. Upon successful completion of a phone interview, you may be invited to meet with the hiring managers at this event. Hiring managers will be prepared to extend offers to those candidates that meet their requirements. If you are not interested in applying at this time but know someone who might be, please feel free to forward along the information about this opportunity.
This position is responsible for monitoring and analysis of transactional data for identification of patterns and trends of questionable and/or suspicious activity as it relates to risks associated with BSA violations, money laundering, fraud, terrorist financing and global sanctions lists. The Compliance Analyst I/II will gather the proper documentation to support an investigation of potentially suspicious activity and will either file appropriate government reports (based on jurisdiction), refer them for additional investigation or make a decision not to file.
JOB DUTIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
60%
Research Analysis and Monitoring
- Perform confidential research and analysis of alerted financial transactions generated by more complex monitoring rules.
- Evaluate suspicious and/or unusual activity for regulatory reporting and/or escalation to other departments.
- Gather proper documentation to support analytical findings.
- Conduct inbound and/or outbound phone calls with consumers or agents to determine whether transactions are legitimate and have been properly documented.
- Gather pertinent evidence by interviewing agent employees, pulling transaction records, reviewing reports
- Utilize resources to stay abreast of industry trends and standards.
- Partner with Regional Compliance Teams to maintain awareness of transactional patterns of moderate to higher risk countries.
30%
Other Duties
- Assist in providing work direction and prioritizing tasks/functions according to deadlines and department need.
- Review and escalate significant Compliance issues and activities to senior management and serve as escalation point for Compliance Analyst I matters.
- Review and assess new products and services for Compliance risk.
- Participate as Compliance delegate in Business and Compliance committees or work groups as appropriate.
- Determine Compliance training needs, participate in design and delivery of training.
- Coordinate with other MoneyGram departments to integrate and communicate new procedures that deter fraud losses.
- Provide assistance to law enforcement agencies
- Assure that appropriate records and files are maintained
- Coordinate weekly and monthly reports
- Research to provide thorough and accurate information
- Update daily work log
- Make sure that Compliance databases are kept current
10%
Process Improvements/Efficiencies
- Identify process improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the AML process.
- Assist management in maintenance and/or creation of department procedures.
Skills and Experience Required:
- Education: B.A./B.S. in business, law enforcement, legal studies or a related field, or equivalent work experience in Financial Services, Law Enforcement, Banking or a related area. (Required)
- Experience: 3 to 5 years of AML or Fraud investigations experience in money service business or banking environments and familiarity with various financial products. (Required)
- Two years or more experience in analyzing data and conducting investigative cases of a more complex nature. (Required)
- Strong time management skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize work assignments with changing priorities (required)
- Demonstrated professional written and verbal communication skills. (Required)
- Experience with financial products, particularly money transfer, monetary instruments and stored value cards. (Required)
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a fast pace, highly structured, deadline driven culture. (Required)
- Experience making independent work-related decisions based on company policies and procedures. (Required)
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. (Required)
• Exceptional analytical, cross-referencing deductive reasoning skills. (Required)
• Ability to effectively present findings and recommendations and also to recognize when matters require escalation to management. (Required)
• Experience writing policy, procedure and management reports. (Required)
• Experience working with highly confidential information. (Required)
• Knowledge of domestic and international high risk countries, jurisdictions and corridors of AML/CTF concern. (Preferred)
• Capable of sharing knowledge, mentoring and training other team members. (Required)
• Experience with Microsoft Access. (Preferred)
- Fluent /bilingual communication skills. (Preferred)
- CAMS Certification. (Preferred)