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Banking Attorney in San Francisco, CA

Standard Chartered Bank Feb 27,2015 Location USA San Francisco CA
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In-House

Attorney

Finance - Banking

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

Min 5 yrs required

Profile

Senior AML Investigator The candidate will support the Bank’s Financial Crime Compliance Americas division (FCC) in ensuring that the business in the US operates in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements and all Group standards relating to anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing (AML). Conduct investigations that detect and report suspicious activity to governmental authorities and enable the Bank to form sound judgments concerning reputational and other risks and meet expectations of regulators and other compliance stakeholders. Support the promotion of the business, culture and practice of FCC within the letter and spirit of US Laws, including local Laws and Regulations, in accordance with Group standards. Review and analyze leads for potential suspicious activity, including those generated from detection scenario processes, the service of subpoenas and warrants, negative media reports, as well as other sources to include: Identifying, researching and reporting suspicious activity; Managing the investigative process from initial detection to disposition; Thorough and timely review of reports that identify suspicious activity and formulate and recommend responses to suspicious findings and report such activity to the appropriate regulatory authorities. Coordinating responses and requests pursuant to Section 314 of the USA PATRIOT Act. Support Managers and Team Leaders in conducting AML investigations. Work with team members to determine whether to close cases, escalate findings and/or file a Suspicious Activity Report (“SAR”) with the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. Drafting and reviewing SARs. Performing data-entry related to tracking and documenting all investigative steps.

Qualification and Experience

Candidate should have Bachelor degree from an accredited institution or equivalent. Advanced degrees (J.D., MBA, etc.) will be viewed positively. ACAMS certification or equivalent strongly preferred (required within one year of hiring). 5+ years of experience money laundering investigations within the financial industry or in the governmental regulatory, intelligence or law enforcement space (international, federal, state and local levels will be considered); or equivalent. Prior law enforcement or regulatory experience will be viewed positively. Have knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards relating to AML investigations. Have the ability to conduct AML investigations independently to determine and assess risk of criminal activity. Possess sufficient experience and expertise to assist Team Leaders and Managers in administrative and supervisory duties when required. Possess strong writing skills to document steps and extent of investigation and to draft preliminary SARs for management review. Have technical knowledge capable of supporting the delivery of FCC leadership’s training agenda within the Investigations Unit. Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access). Ability to assess complex, ambiguous fact patterns, evaluate possible financial-crime scenarios, and develop investigative plans in concert with other team members. Ability to identify and articulate compliance issues. Ability to carry out data mining and trend analysis. Ability to articulate the results of investigations. Strong analytical skills. Able to collaborate, share experience-based insights and work in a team setting while also being self-motivated and self-reliant, with the ability to complete tasks independently and in a timely manner. Able to collaborate and work in a team setting while also being able to be self-motivated and self-reliant, with the ability to complete tasks independently and in a timely manner. Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks to meet investigative goals and regulatory requirements in an efficient and complete manner.

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Job ID: 467559

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