Financial Crimes Quality Review Investigator

Overview

The Financial Crimes Quality Review Advisor conducts quality review assessments for Northwest Bank's Financial Crimes Department. Quality review assessments cover financial crime related workflows, including but not limited to Suspicious Activity Monitoring (SAM), Customer Due Diligence / Enhanced Due Diligence (CDD / EDD), sanction screening, investigations, and risk assessments. The advisor provides reporting to Financial Crimes management, suggests areas for improvement, and moderates guidance and supervision for the individual teams within the Financial Crimes Department regarding adherence to BSA / AML / OFAC / Fraud compliance functions and processes. The advisor also acts as a subject matter expert within and outside the department, identifying and providing enhanced training and coaching to improve all functions and processes associated with financial crimes.

Essential Functions

• Identify operational gaps and areas for improvement prior to internal audits or federal examinations and escalate as necessary to department management
• Perform periodic quality assurance assessments and provide detailed analysis of the results to financial crimes management
• Document all quality review assessments thoroughly, accurately, and with high quality
• Compile metrics for regular reporting to Financial Crimes management
• Develop, evaluate, update, and maintain adherence for the Quality Review Program for Northwest Bank's Financial Crimes Department
• Ensure the program fits the company's risk tolerance and is consistent with the overall Financial Crimes compliance program
• Provide support and education when financial crime risks exceed Northwest Bank's risk appetite
• Work with Financial Crimes personnel to ensure potential issues are addressed and processes are remediated
• Collaborate with various areas of Northwest Bank to ensure policies, procedures, and processes cover risks appropriate for the bank's size and complexity
• Develop and implement processes for audit or exam remediation efforts
• Assist leaders within Financial Crimes in developing and enhancing policies and procedures
• Drive adherence to Northwest Bank's Financial Crimes Department policies to support the bank's culture
• Maintain current awareness of regulatory environment and emerging financial crimes impacting Northwest Bank's products / services

Additional Essential Functions

Additional Responsibilities

Safety and Health for those without supervisory duties

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Work Experience

8 - 12 years Banking or regulatory experience; 5 - 6 years Financial Crimes, AML, BSA, OFAC and Fraud laws and regulations

General Employee Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Additional Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Thorough understanding of Northwest Bank systems and functions conducted by the Financial Crimes Department. Knowledge and proficiency in all Financial Crimes and related processes as they pertain to BSA / AML / OFAC / Fraud.

Licenses and Certifications

CAMS Upon Hire Or; Certified Fraud Examiner Upon Hire

Equal Opportunity

Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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