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Mufgamericas

AML Investigator SAR Writing III, Assistant Vice President

Mufgamericas, Tempe, Arizona, us, 85285


AML Investigator SAR Writing III, Assistant Vice President

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 7th largest financial group in the world. Across the globe, we’re 120,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve.With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility.Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.Job DescriptionKnowledge of the laws applicable to money laundering, including the BSA, PATRIOT Act, U.S. Treasury AML guidelines, OFAC requirements and Suspicious Activity Reporting requirementsReview bank transactions and customer activity, and make assessments relating to suspicious activity reporting obligationsResearch and analyze bank customers and associated entities for money laundering / terrorism financing risk indicatorsEscalate to management any activity and trends that could indicate money laundering or terrorist financingPerform routine compliance tasks and respond to routine compliance issues, typically concerning documentation, reporting etc., following established guidelines and proceduresStay apprised of regulatory matters and developments through regular review of appropriate compliance publications and websites and by participating in relevant compliance conferences and other training eventsApply knowledge of company policies and standard practices to resolve problemsAnalyze issues and uses judgment to make decisions. Escalate non-standard problems or issuesWrite reports that detail investigative findings and support case recommendationsManage workload so that case investigations are completed in a timely manner, and production and quality targets are metQualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.Minimum of 3 years experience in a financial crime risk and compliance role, preferably involving suspicious activity investigations and reporting.Working knowledge of correspondent banking is desirable, but not essential.Experience preparing and writing SARs (Suspicious Activity Reports).CAMS certification preferred but not required.Experience in conducting financial crime investigations and/or intelligence analysis, in line with established investigative processes and proceduresExperience interacting with senior managers and compliance subject matter expertsCollaborative with strong interpersonal communication skillsProcess oriented coupled with a strong ability to develop appropriate program enhancing strategiesDetail-oriented and organizedUnderstanding of banking and financial services, including an understanding of the various types of products, services, and transactions that are typical for the BranchAnalytical/Investigative skills to identify unusual or suspicious activity regarding transaction or account activitiesThe typical base pay range for this role is between $84k-$104k depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.MUFG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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