Global Financial Crimes Manager - Enterprise Monitoring & Testing Program

Job Description:

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Job Description:
This job is responsible for executing substantive money laundering, economic sanctions and fraud compliance and operational risk practices. Key responsibilities include working directly or through compliance officers for the Front Line Units (FLUs) and Control Functions (CFs) to complete compliance, policy, operational/fraud risk management requirements. The Global Financial Crime (“GFC”) Manager contributes to the direction and drives the development of enterprise-wide money laundering, economic sanctions, and fraud compliance and operational risk practices consistent with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and regulatory guidance. 

This role is responsible for customer due diligence (CDD) related requirements relating to financial crimes (FC) laws, rules, regulations (LRRs) and processes that cover the U.S. and 38 non-U.S. jurisdictions.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversight of Global Financial Crimes (GFC) monitoring and testing activities performed by GFC Risk Officers for appropriate coverage, risks, actions needed, and reporting of results;
• Indirectly manage a team of 4-5 associates
• Lead discussions with the business, GCOR and GFC partners to analyze business processes and related internal controls to identify potential issues in meeting regulatory requirements or those causing increased operational risk;
• Advise and/or communicate with senior leaders on areas of coverage, key risk areas and mitigation activities;
• Establish, monitor and report on GFC and business metrics that are reflective of key risks;
• Evaluate the risk of assigned FC issues, monitor progress and provide no objection to action plans and closure activities;
• Perform review and challenges of business-related processes;
• Participate in Audits and Exams to provide Risk Manager perspective on critical issues;
• Escalate FC compliance and operational risks and issues to the appropriate governance routines as required; and
• Provide regular reporting on assigned areas of coverage to support GFC and FLU management and governance routines. 

The selected candidate will be or will have: 

• A self-motivated worker who is comfortable and effective providing guidance to junior teammates 
• Strong personal drive, attention to detail, individual initiative, a sense of urgency and responsiveness, with a desire to grow, learn, and take on increasing levels of responsibility 
• Ability to successfully communicate to influence management and lead change on both strategic and tactical initiatives. 

Skills:

• Critical Thinking
• Monitoring, Surveillance, and Testing
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Coaching
• Issue Management
• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Management
• Strategy Planning and Development
• Written Communications
• External Resource Management
• Reporting
• Talent Development

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in financial services industry, financial crimes customer due diligence (CDD), risk management, AML compliance, regulatory compliance, operational risk management, business risk & controls, or experience in related field
• Knowledge of anti-money laundering (AML) and related AML legislation
• Knowledge of CDD systems

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Experience in financial services and/or a related government entity
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
• Experience and strong ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities
• Ability to influence and drive change across the organization

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Pay Transparency details

US - NY - New York - ONE BRYANT PARK - BANK OF AMERICA TOWER (NY1100)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range$105,000.00 - $170,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.