What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anti-Money Laundering Specialist-S position at H&R Block?
The Seasonal Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Specialist will be responsible for assisting in minimizing exposure to non-compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). The Seasonal AML Specialist will perform a variety of BSA/AML duties and assumes responsibility for the successful and professional investigation of suspicious activity using standard suspicious activity monitoring procedures under previously established guidelines.
JOB DUTIES
Conducts suspicious activity monitoring on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual basis as applicable, using software and ad-hoc reporting.
Verifies the completion of related documents relative to the BSA such as Questionable Activity Reports, etc.
Conducts research and processes requests specific to 314(a) and 314(b).
Obtain, research, and processes confidential information.
Maintains CDD and EDD data in software; updates information as necessary and adjusts monitoring accordingly as it pertains to changes in the data and development of the High Risk List.
Responds timely to inquiries and conducts all necessary research to resolve BSA-related issues and concerns.
Reviews reports in the automated transaction surveillance system to look for indicators of suspicious activity, terrorist financing and money laundering.
Provides assistance, supports and responds to questions and information needed by personnel regarding the BSA, OFAC, and suspicious activity.
Conducts and assists with the disposition of OFAC and other sanctions lists screening results.
Reports to the BSA Officer/Compliance Manager and provides support in regard to maintaining compliance with the BSA, timely reporting and compliance with information retention requirements.
Keeps management informed of trends and any significant issues.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education
Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree, Business, Finance, Accounting or commensurate experience preferred.
Experience
1 - 2 years experience with BSA/AML monitoring and investigations.
Ability to work independently and maintain sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize data and to assimilate into a useful format.
Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a diverse work group.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Understanding and previous use of a Windows-based computer system.
Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
Ability to navigate on the Internet.
Proficiency in BSA/AML suspicious activity monitoring software
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or other BSA/AML-related certification.
