Column is hiring a
AML Quality Assurance Specialist, Remote - Worldwide

Summary

The job is for an AML Quality Assurance specialist at Column, a bank and software company offering technology-forward banking solutions. The role involves conducting thorough reviews, identifying areas for improvement, and providing recommendations to help make the quality and efficiency of their BSA program best-in-class.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in BSA/AML compliance, financial crime investigations, audit, or quality assurance within the banking or financial services industry
• SME status: Strong understanding of BSA regulations, AML laws, and KYC/CDD requirements
• Strong analytical muscle: Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, analyze data, and make sound recommendations
• Devil in the details: This individual needs to be highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Communication skills: Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and concisely
• Self-starter: Ability to execute in a fast-paced environment without needing meaningful oversight

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing of customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) files to verify the accuracy and completeness of customer information and risk assessments
• Perform quality assurance reviews of suspicious activity monitoring alerts and investigations to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Review the accuracy and completeness of regulatory filings, such as Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), to ensure they are submitted in a timely manner and meet regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with BSA/AML compliance officers, investigators, and other stakeholders to address findings, implement corrective actions, and enhance controls
• Document quality assurance findings, observations, and recommendations in clear and concise reports for management and regulatory purposes
• Participate in audits and regulatory examinations, and assist in the preparation of audit findings and responses
• Stay abreast of regulatory developments, industry best practices, and emerging trends in financial crime compliance to continuously improve quality assurance processes

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant certifications (e.g., CAMS, CRCM, CFE) are a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, including options that are 100% covered by Column for you and 50% covered for your dependents
• FSA and HSA account options to enable use of pre-tax money for medical and dependent care expenses
• 401k plan, including self-directed brokerage options
• Flexible time-off policy - take the time off that you want and need to relax and recharge
• 100% paid parental leave, including 16 weeks for birth mothers, 12 weeks for primary caregivers, and 8 weeks for secondary caregivers
• Catered lunches and dinners for SF employees
• Commuter benefits
• Regular team building events, including annual offsite
• Pay transparency: The annual US base salary range for this role is $70,000 - $90,000, exclusive of equity compensation and benefits