VP / AML Investigations Manager

AML Investigations Manager

Responsible for managing the AML Investigations team and overseeing the workstreams responsible for performing AML investigations. Ensures AML investigations are performed timely and that recommended Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) are submitted to FinCEN according to departmental guidelines.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages, leads, and mentors AML Investigations Analysts, ensuring they have necessary training and resources to perform their roles effectively.
• Ensures AML investigations cases are assigned timely.
• Oversees AML Investigations Analysts to ensure the appropriate disposition is reached on AML investigations cases.
• Monitors AML Quality Review (QR) results and provides coaching and feedback to the analysts.
• Collaborates with Quality Review (QR) and AML Investigations Lead Analysts to identify analyst coaching opportunities and engages the analysts to ensure optimal performance.
• Reviews high-risk customer transactions to identify unusual and potentially suspicious activity.
• Reviews completed AML investigations cases and SARs for accuracy and completeness.
• Identifies higher risk customers through transaction monitoring and account reviews and refers the customer to AML Operations and Sanctions Director for inclusion on the high-risk customer list.
• Recommends the exiting of customer relationships to AML Investigations Director due to suspected illegal, unusual or unauthorized activity.
• Assist with 314(b) requests and criminal subpoena process as needed.
• Works closely with the Bank's Fraud Risk Management team to identify criminal and potential criminal activity against the Bank or its customers.
• Assists in preparing related documentation for upcoming examinations and audits, as requested.
• Assists other teams within BSA Administration and performs other duties, as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Basic Qualifications

Job Expectations

Operate customary equipment and technology used in a business environment, with or without accommodation.

Note : This description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions, duties, skills, and job standards required. Other job functions, duties, skills, and standards may be added. Management reserves the right to add or change the job requirements at any time.

Position can also be located in these locations : Apollo Beach, Florida; Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Carrollton, Georgia; Little Rock, Arkansas

EEO Statement

Bank OZK is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law. Member FDIC.