## Job Title
AML Project Delivery Specialist
## Job Responsibilities
The AML Project Delivery Specialist is tasked with a variety of responsibilities aimed at supporting client service delivery within the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and sanctions team. Key duties include:
- Managing a small team of investigators to ensure effective case investigations.
- Performing Quality Control (QC) of case investigations, requests for information, and case escalations.
- Assessing potential AML and sanctions risks as they arise during case investigations.
- Making final decisions regarding case dispositions, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
- Holding meetings with Project Leadership to discuss investigator performance, issue management, and case escalation decisions.
- Providing feedback and input on case investigations as required.
- Regularly communicating with Engagement Managers, project team members, and representatives from various functional and technical teams.
- Independently and collaboratively leading client engagement workstreams focused on process improvement, optimization, and transformation.
- Implementing leading practice workflows, addressing deficits in quality, and driving operational outcomes.
## Education and Experience Information
### Required
- A 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 in Transactions Monitoring, Reviewing, and Analyzing Transactions/Alerts, and Identifying Suspicious Activity.
- 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 in 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.
- Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
### Preferred
- Transaction Monitoring/Investigations Experience.
- Financial Institutions Unit (FIU) Experience.
- AML Consulting Experience.
- Certifications such as CAMS and CFE.
- Regulatory experience.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks.
- Ability to operate independently or with minimal supervision.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Ability to deliver technical demonstrations.
## Salary Information
The wage range for the AML Project Delivery Specialist role takes into account a wide range of factors, including skill sets, experience, training, licensure, and certifications. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $84,400 to $155,400. Additionally, there may be eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. This program is subject to the rules governing it, and any award depends on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.
