AML/CFT Analyst

Job Description

The Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF) Analyst conducts preliminary transaction monitoring reviews or Customer/Enhanced Due Diligence (CDD/EDD) reviews for the purpose of identifying activity that is potentially suspicious and to ensure the Bank effectively understands customer risk and expected transactions according to Know Your Customer guidelines. The reviews are based on alerts generated through Northwest's automated transaction monitoring system in adherence to AML compliance functions and processes, determining when a review or investigation warrants escalation for SAR consideration, and documenting review details. This position acts with strong adherence to procedures associated with transaction monitoring, CDD, and the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). This individual provides subject matter expertise to others within and outside the Financial Crimes department, and moderate guidance and input for the transaction monitoring and CDD teams regarding adherence to AML compliance functions and processes.

Essential Functions

• Conduct reviews and complete documentation with the highest level of quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Conduct comprehensive CDD/EDD reviews/investigations on high risk customers including in accordance with CDD procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of money laundering and terrorist financing typologies to recognize unusual/suspicious activity.
• Determine whether alerts should be escalated to the investigation group based on Northwest policies and procedures.
• Collect, analyze, and safeguard sensitive information concerning the customers of Northwest.
• Effectively maintain customer and case files, records, and related documentation.
• Promptly notify supervisors of any instances of non-compliance with the AML, BSA, and OFAC regulations.
• Adhere to the performance metrics provided by Northwest management and continue education to stay current with AML/CFT regulatory expectations.
• Provide clerical support to the AML/CFT Team when required.
  
  

Additional Essential Functions

• Ensure compliance with Northwest’s policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations
• Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency
• Work as part of a team
• Work with on-site equipment
  
  

Safety and Health for those without supervisory duties

• Abide by the rules of the safety and loss prevention program
• Perform work tasks in a safe manner
• Report any and all injuries to supervisor
• Know what to do in case of an emergency
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree College or equivalent

Work Experience

Less than 1 year AML/CFT, BSA, OFAC law and regulations

Less than 1 year Branch banking or banking operations

Less Than 1 Year Other Financial Crimes Related Experience

General Employee Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to establish effective working relationships among team members and participate in solving problems and making decisions
• Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience, whether oral or written
• Ability to actively listen to what others are saying to achieve understanding, sharing information with others and facilitating the open exchange of ideas and information
• Ability to establish courses of action for self to accomplish specific goals, develop and use tracking systems for monitoring own work progress, and effectively use resources such as time and information
• Ability to make right decisions based on perceptive and analytical processes, practicing good judgment in gray areas
  
  

Additional Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Ability to establish effective working relationships among team members and participate in solving problems and making decisions

Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience, whether oral or written

Ability to actively listen to what others are saying to achieve understanding, sharing information with others and facilitating the open exchange of ideas and information

Ability to establish courses of action for self to accomplish specific goals, develop and use tracking systems for monitoring own work progress, and effectively use resources such as time and information

Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.