Financial Crimes Analyst II (Remote)

Overview

This position is responsible for conducting detailed reviews of unusual activity in a high volume, fast paced environment. The position requires attention to detail and the ability to independently investigate and document findings in a clear and concise manner as well as submit findings within required deadlines. The selected candidate will have the ability to not only maintain their own work, but provide guidance and expertise to their peers for investigations.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary to interact and communicate with various levels of clients, law enforcement, and management. The ideal candidate must be an SME with common financial institution fraud types, including but not limited to check fraud, ACH fraud, and wire fraud. Additionally, the candidate must be an SME with Suspicious Activity Reporting (SARs) and be able to leverage personal experience in applying the correct fraud measures and arriving at the appropriate investigative determinations.

This is a remote role that may be hired in several markets across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Conducts time-sensitive investigations of reported unusual activity
• Produces thorough but concise documentation of investigative findings including activity analysis, and decision rationale; and
• Engages with external financial intuitions to recover potential losses and communicates effectively with law enforcement, internal partners, and management.
• Conducts time-sensitive reviews of completed case and SAR work
• Assists management with various projects including but not limited to: procedure updates, management of daily task flows, identifying and remediating process gaps
• Collaborates with both internal and external partners including Corporate Security, Human Resources, law enforcement, and external financial institutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Bank Operations including Branch Operations, Fraud Prevention, or Financial Crimes Investigation OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in Bank Operations including Branch Operations, Fraud Prevention, or Financial Crimes Investigation

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree or 5+ years bank fraud experience
• Industry certification(s) including Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMs), Accredited ACH Professional, or Accredited Payments Risk Professional

The base pay for this position is relative to your experience but the range is generally $72,000 to $100,000 per year.

First Citizens benefits programs are designed to meet our Associates where they are in life. Full-time associates (20+ hours) are offered a comprehensive benefits program, with customized offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. More information regarding our benefits offerings can be found here: https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits

This job posting is expected to remain active for 5 days from the initial posting date listed above. If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate. Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants.