Job Summary

We are looking for an AML Investigator to join our team to support the Bank's Financial Crime Compliance Americas division (FCC) in ensuring that the business in the US operates in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements and all Group standards relating to anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing (AML). You will be supporting the bank by conducting investigations that detect and report suspicious activity to governmental authorities and enable the Bank to form sound judgments concerning reputational and other risks and meets expectations of regulators and other compliance stakeholders. Furthermore, you will be expected to support the promotion of the business, culture and practice of FCC within the letter and spirit of US Laws, including local Laws and Regulations, in accordance with Group standards.

Key Responsibilities

Processes
* Review and analyze leads for potential suspicious activity, including those generated from detection scenario processes, the service of subpoenas and warrants, negative media reports, as well as other sources to include:
* Identifying, researching and reporting suspicious activity.
* Managing the investigative process from initial detection to disposition.
* Thoroughly and timely reviewing reports and other investigative leads that potentially identify suspicious activity.
* Formulating and recommending responses to potentially suspicious findings, reporting such activity to the appropriate regulatory authorities, and supporting FCC in developing the Bank's forward-looking risk-mitigation response.
* Support Managers and Team Leaders in conducting AML investigations.
* Coordinating responses and requests pursuant to Section 314 of the USA PATRIOT Act.
* Work with team members to determine whether to close cases, escalate findings and/or file a Suspicious Activity Report ("SAR") with the U.S. Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.
* Drafting and reviewing SARs.
* Performing data-entry related to tracking and documenting all investigative steps

Risk Management
* Ensure a full understanding of the risk and control environment in area of responsibility.

Governance
* Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework in which the firm operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role
* Deliver 'effective governance'; challenge fellow executives effectively; and work with any local regulators in an open and cooperative manner

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Economic Crime Investigation, or related field of study, from an accredited institution
• Advanced degrees (JD, MBA, etc.) will be viewed positively
• 3-5 years' experience in a large multinational financial institution, law firm or a global organization.
• 1-3 years AML Compliance or related banking experience and / or experience involving money laundering or complex financial investigations within the financial industry or in the governmental regulatory, intelligence or law enforcement space (international, federal, state and local levels will be considered.
• ACAMS certification strongly preferred but not required.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the key products or services provided by the business / function, and the processes and controls that underpin them.
• Demonstrates an understanding of compliance regulations, knowledge of global procedures and policies, including a core understanding in AML, Sanctions, CDD or Anti Bribery.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the SAR process.
• Proven capability to conduct open-source research and leverage Bank internal data sources to assist in building composite analytical products.
• Has the ability to interpret complex information and determine the research and analysis required to extract facts that can be objectively supported. Has a strong investigative mindset where critical thinking is applied, exemplified by a number of attributes; professional scepticism, a meticulous and consistent approach to research and analytics, and the ability to thoroughly articulate a defence for conclusions reached.
• Clear, concise communication style (written and verbal); demonstrates engaged listening skills; able to maintain composure in a stressed situation.
• Self-motivated - Strong work orientation, works independently, takes accountability for decisions, actions and outcomes
• Collaborative - Actively collaborate within and across teams
• Personal Agility - Agile and receptive to change. Positive and solutions oriented
• Prior law enforcement or regulatory experience will be viewed positively

About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together we:

• Do the right thingand are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle,continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Are better together,we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

What we offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter,we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance,with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-offincluding annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible workingoptions based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing supportthrough Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills,global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning cultureto support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation,one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.

Recruitment Assessments

Expected annual base pay range for the role is 58,050 USD to 87,070 USD. The final offer will be determined on an individualised basis using a number of variables, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience and education, internal relativity, and specific work location. At Standard Chartered Bank, Base pay is only part of the total compensation package. Discretionary variable pay and a range of attractive bank sponsored benefit programs are available and designed to foster employee overall health and well-being including, but not limited to, a best in class 401k plan with up to 8% employer match, robust medical plan coverage with employer funded Health Savings Accounts, inclusive family building benefits, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements for many of our positions subject to role specific considerations

Some of our roles use assessments to help us understand how suitable you are for the role you've applied to. If you are invited to take an assessment, this is great news. It means your application has progressed to an important stage of our recruitment process.

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