Attorney in Pittsburgh, PA

In-House

Pittsburgh, PA

Attorney in Pittsburgh, PA

Non-practicing Attorney

Min 4 yrs required

No

Job Title:
AML Project Delivery Specialist

Job Responsibilities:
- Manage a small team of investigators in the AML and sanctions team to support client service delivery.
- Perform case investigations and quality control (QC) of case investigations, requests for information, and case escalations.
- Assess potential AML and sanctions risks as they arise during case investigations and make final decisions regarding case dispositions.
- Conduct meetings with Project Leadership to discuss investigator performance, issue management, and case escalation decisions.
- Provide feedback and input on case investigations as required.
- Communicate regularly with Engagement Managers (Directors), project team members, and representatives from various functional and/or technical teams.
- Independently and collaboratively lead client engagement workstreams focused on improvement, optimization, and transformation of processes.
- Implement leading practice workflows, address deficits in quality, and drive operational outcomes.

Education and Experience Information:
- Minimum 4+ years of experience in private or public sector AML and/or sanctions-focused activities, including Project Management Experience.
- 4+ Years Experience in AML/sanctions regulations as they apply to financial institutions, including retail, wholesale and international banks, Trade Finance, Fraud, Retail Banking, Private Banking, and Wealth Management.
- 4+ Years Experience performing QC for alert and/or case investigations, specifically pertaining to Trade Finance, Fraud, Retail Banking, Private Banking, and Wealth Management.
- 4+ Years Experience providing advice regarding applicable AML/OFAC regulations and requirements with a focus on Trade Finance, Fraud, Retail Banking, Private Banking, and Wealth Management.
- 4+ Years experience with transaction monitoring to detect suspicious activity such as money laundering, fraud, or regulatory breaches.
- 4+ Years Experience in managing a team of professional AML/OFAC compliance practitioners.
- 4+ Years Experience drafting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
- 4+ Years Experience using AML Monitoring systems and related software.
- 4+ Years 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, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Transaction Monitoring/Investigations Experience.
- FIU – Financial Institutions Unit Experience.
- AML Consulting Experience.
- Certifications such as CAMS and CFE.
- Regulatory experience.
- Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities.
- Analytical ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks into manageable work products.
- Can operate independently or with minimum supervision.
- Excellent Written and Communication Skills.
- Ability to deliver technical demonstrations.

Salary Information:
- The wage range for this role considers a variety of factors, including skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
- A reasonable estimate of the current range is $84,400 to $155,400.