Financial Crimes Analyst II

Summary

Join Lead, a fintech building banking infrastructure, as a Financial Crimes Analyst II. You will conduct investigations into suspicious activities of clients and fintech partnerships, partnering with bank staff to research and review possible suspicious activity. Responsibilities include researching suspicious activity, conducting investigations, acting as a subject matter expert, performing onboarding risk reviews and ongoing EDD reviews, filing SARs, using BSA software, and providing BSA expertise to bank staff. The role requires 3-5 years of banking BSA experience and strong analytical and communication skills. Preferred qualifications include specific certifications and experience with AML software. Lead offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k matching, paid parental leave, and a flexible vacation policy.

Requirements

• Have at least 3-5 years of banking BSA experience with another financial institution or with another fintech
• You are a self starter who is able to be a part of a deadline driven department
• Bring an analytical mindset with the ability to process, solve, and answer most complex client transactions, problems, and inquiries due to fraudulent activity
• Bring strong communication skills to work with all Lead Bank departments
• Are curious, have humility, are open to learning and approach your work with a growth mindset
• Thrive working in a fluid environment with high autonomy
• Love to collaborate to get to the best, most efficient outcome
• Embody the growth mindset and bring a self-driven and self-starter mentality to your work

Responsibilities

• Research and review possible suspicious activity reported by bank staff
• Conduct investigations into suspicious activity of Fintech partnership clients
• Be a front facing subject matter expert to the Bank’s fintech partners regarding trends
• Perform onboarding risk reviews of both high risk clients and fintech partnerships
• Perform ongoing EDD reviews for fintech partnerships
• Complete and file SARs (suspicious activity reports) to ensure that they are properly documented with related narrative and thorough case documentation, including but not limited to, customer statements, due diligence documents, and transaction images
• Use the Bank’s BSA software to monitor suspicious activity including money laundering, structuring, and potential fraud
• Provide support and BSA subject matter expertise to bank staff members helping them understand BSA requirements as they relate to their job function
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred CBAP, CAFP, or CAMs certifications
• Preferred experience with Unit21, Verafin, or other technology focused AML software

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience, geographic location, and role
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k Matching, and other wellness benefits, including FSA, HSA and HRA
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible vacation policy, including PTO and paid holidays
• A fun and challenging team environment in a dynamic industry with ample opportunities for career growth