Attorney in Stamford, CT

In-House

Stamford, CT

Attorney in Stamford, CT

Non-practicing Attorney

Min 4 yrs required

No

Job Title:
AML Project Delivery Specialist

Job Responsibilities:
As an AML Project Delivery Specialist, your role is to work collaboratively within the company’s Project Delivery Talent Model, which emphasizes long-term, onsite client service delivery without extensive travel demands. Your responsibilities include:

- Managing a small team of investigators
- Performing case investigations and quality control (QC) of case investigations
- Assessing potential AML and sanctions risks during case investigations
- Making final decisions on case dispositions
- Holding meetings with Project Leadership to discuss investigator performance, issue management, and case escalation decisions
- Providing feedback and input on case investigations as required
- Communicating regularly with Engagement Managers, project team members, and representatives from various functional and technical teams, including escalating matters requiring additional attention
- Leading client engagement workstreams focused on improvement, optimization, and transformation of processes
- Implementing leading practice workflows, addressing deficits in quality, and driving operational outcomes

Education and Experience Information:
Required qualifications for this position include:

- Minimum 4+ years of experience in private or public sector AML and/or sanctions-focused activities, including project management experience
- 4+ years of experience in AML/sanctions regulations as they apply to financial institutions
- 4+ years of experience performing QC for alert and/or case investigations related to Trade Finance, Fraud, Retail Banking, Private Banking, and Wealth Management
- 4+ years of experience providing advice regarding applicable AML/OFAC regulations and requirements
- 4+ years of experience with transaction monitoring to detect suspicious activity
- 4+ years of experience managing a team of professional AML/OFAC compliance practitioners
- 4+ years of experience drafting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
- 4+ years of experience using AML Monitoring systems and related software
- 4+ years of experience submitting written and oral reports to senior management and clients
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, Criminal Justice, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
- Ability to travel 10% on average

Preferred qualifications include:

- Transaction Monitoring/Investigations Experience
- FIU – Financial Institutions Unit Experience
- AML Consulting Experience
- Certifications such as CAMS and CFE
- Regulatory experience
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Ability to operate independently or with minimum supervision
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Ability to deliver technical demonstrations

Salary Information:
The wage range for this role at the company takes into account various factors considered in making compensation decisions, including skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate is $84,400 to $155,400. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Additional Information:
The company values its people and offers a broad range of benefits. The inclusive culture empowers employees to contribute their unique perspectives and make a difference individually and collectively. The company’s purpose is to make an impact that matters for its people, clients, and communities, and it offers opportunities for professional development and growth throughout one’s career.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.