Attorney in Wilmington, DE

In-House

Wilmington, DE

Attorney in Wilmington, DE

Non-practicing Attorney

10-15 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Director, Proactive and Complex Investigations

Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage teams focused on proactive and complex Anti-Money Laundering (AML) investigations, utilizing legal authorities such as sections 314(a) and 314(b) of the USA PATRIOT Act.
- Investigate cases referred by sensitive sources, public-private partnerships (PPPs), and the Strategic Intelligence team using a network approach.
- Engage with external stakeholders across the public and private sectors, including peer banks, to share information and further complex financial crime investigations.
- Collaborate with technical partners like AML’s Modeling Analytics and Data Insights team and the Robotic Process Automation team to obtain necessary data for comprehensive reviews and streamline investigative processes.
- Partner with AML, Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), and Complex Investigations Unit (CIU) leadership to set and implement strategic directions for the CIU.
- Hire, train, and manage teams of supervisors and investigators, overseeing day-to-day operations.
- Engage with AML advisory and business stakeholders to identify control gaps and refer potential work to appropriate stakeholders.
- Maintain knowledge of financial industry laws and regulations and provide regulatory expertise to business leaders.
- Develop strategies and functions, improve processes and procedures, and ensure successful integration with existing teams and functions.
- Maintain excellent relationships with internal stakeholders across the FIU and broader AML, Compliance & Ethics, and Risk teams.
- Maintain relationships with diverse external stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, regulatory agencies, and other financial institutions.
- Brief, influence, and guide business leaders on potential risks and control gaps identified through investigations, and develop associated risk mitigation plans.

Education and Experience Information:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or military experience.
- At least 10 years of experience in financial crime compliance or financial crime risk.
- At least 10 years of people management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- Certified Risk Professional, or Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager certification, or equivalent.
- 15+ years of experience in compliance management or financial crime-related roles in the private or public sector.
- 12+ years of people management experience.
- 5+ years of experience in complex, proactive, and PPP-driven investigations, or equivalent.
- Experience working in or with government on AML-focused PPP investigations or initiatives.

Salary Information:
Please note that salary information is provided for full-time candidates hired to perform work in specified locations, and the amounts reflect the company's willingness to pay at the time of posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based on the agreed-upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Anytown, DE: $181,800 - $207,500 for Director, AML Investigations
McLean, VA: $200,100 - $228,400 for Director, AML Investigations
Plano, TX: $181,800 - $207,500 for Director, AML Investigations
Richmond, VA: $181,800 - $207,500 for Director, AML Investigations

Additional Information:
- Experience in a financial crime compliance or AML-related role, preferably within a financial institution, financial regulator, or law enforcement or intelligence agency, with knowledge of financial crime typologies and financial services data.
- Experience in leading and conducting AML investigations, participating in PPPs and proactive investigations.
- Experience in setting and driving strategy for teams, influencing executive leaders, and resolving complex business problems through critical thinking.
- Experience in building and maintaining credible relationships with government agencies and peer financial institutions.
- Proven leadership and guidance to staff, fostering an inclusive environment that encourages participation, teamwork, and communication.
- Experience managing projects and conflicting deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer focus mindset.
- Significant experience briefing senior stakeholders succinctly but effectively under potentially stressful deadlines.

At this time, the company will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.