Attorney in Jersey City, NJ

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Jersey City, NJ

Attorney in Jersey City, NJ

Non-practicing Attorney

Min 4 yrs required

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Job Title: AML Project Delivery Specialist

Job Responsibilities:
- Manage a small team of investigators to ensure effective service delivery.
- Conduct case investigations related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and sanctions.
- Perform Quality Control (QC) of case investigations, requests for information, and case escalations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Assess potential AML and sanctions risks that arise during case investigations and make informed decisions regarding case dispositions.
- Hold meetings with Project Leadership to discuss investigator performance, manage issues, and make decisions on case escalations.
- Provide feedback and input on case investigations as required.
- Communicate regularly with Engagement Managers, project team members, and representatives from various functional and technical teams, escalating matters that require additional attention and consideration from engagement management.
- Independently and collaboratively lead client engagement workstreams focused on process improvement, optimization, and transformation, including implementing leading practice workflows, addressing quality deficits, and driving operational outcomes.

Education and Experience Information:
- Minimum of 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, including retail, wholesale, and international banks, Trade Finance, Fraud, Retail Banking, Private Banking, and Wealth Management.
- 4+ years of experience performing QC for alert and/or case investigations, specifically pertaining to Trade Finance, Fraud, Retail Banking, Private Banking, and Wealth Management.
- 4+ years of 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 of experience with transaction monitoring to detect suspicious activity, such as money laundering, fraud, or regulatory breaches.
- 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, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Transaction Monitoring/Investigations Experience.
- Financial Institutions Unit (FIU) Experience.
- AML Consulting Experience.
- Certifications such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
- Regulatory experience.
- Analytical ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks into manageable work products.
- 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 is estimated to be between $84,400 and $155,400. This range takes into account various factors, including skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Compensation decisions are made based on the facts and circumstances of each case, and it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

Jun 25, 2025
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