Financial Crime Senior Risk Investigator

Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private client, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.

Introduction: Robertson is seeking a skilled Financial Crime Senior Risk Investigator to join our client.

Contract Period: 6 months with potential to extend or convert
Pay Rate: Starting from $45 per hour
Location: Mount Laurel Township, NJ
Location type: Hybrid
Business Hours: Monday to Friday; Core Business Hours (8am to 5pm EST)


Job Responsibilities:

• Investigates criminal cases ranging from simple to complex in nature.
• Conducts a variety of complex investigations, including AML, Sanctions/ABAC and Financial Crime.
• Interprets guidelines, standards, policies, and results of analysis to inform decision making at senior levels.
• Assesses, prioritizes, and investigates assigned cases ensuring proper protocols are in place and effectively applied.
• Applies sound methodologies to collect, preserve, and analyze evidence while staying current on global emerging risks and technology threats.
• Conducts internal and external searches; supports the development/delivery of presentations & communications to management or broader audience.
• Conducts investigations in a professional and timely manner.
• Monitors service, productivity and assesses efficiency levels within own function and implements continuous process/performance improvements where opportunities exist.
• Identifies industry and typologies risk and trends for respective program areas and shares knowledge with appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintains and establishes working relationships with internal partners (e.g., HR, Employment Standards and Legal etc.,) for investigative purposes.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of processes/services and recommends/champions possible enhancements.
• Recommends improvements to escalation processes within the investigative unit and a feedback mechanism to relevant stakeholders.

Experience & Qualification Requirements:

• 1 year of AML review experience in a Finance Industry
• 1 year SAR writing experience
• 1 year previous experience working on alerts
• Advanced Excel: VLOOKUP’s, pivot table

****ALL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A FULL BACKGROUND CHECK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS****

How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson & the clients we represent, value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.

Robertson & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Robertson is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment.