Financial Crimes Investigator (BSA) - Temporary Assignment

The Financial Crimes Operations team (FCO) coordinates day-to-day implementation of the banks enterprise wide financial crime prevention efforts. FCO includes several legal and compliance disciplines and has responsibility for governance, oversight and execution of Rockland Trust's Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Economic Sanctions, and Fraud prevention programs. Our program is designed to ensure protection of our customers, the U. S. financial system, and our country from illicit actors who exploit banking services with nefarious and criminal intent. The FCO protects our customers and Bank from losses. FCO also develops and/or assists in the development of appropriate policies and procedures, including those designated to assist the business units to know their customers and conduct appropriate due diligence and to prevent, detect and report potentially suspicious activity.

The Financial Crimes Investigator will be responsible for reviewing system generated alerts and business unit referrals to detect activity indicative of money laundering and other financial crimes. Develops and maintains best practices to guard against and reduce financial fraud and related financial crimes against the Bank, its customers, and its staff. Including reviewing system generated fraud alerts including check kiting, counterfeit and forged checks, scam related fraud, ACH fraud, wire and debit card fraud. Activity that warrants further investigation will be sent to case to document the decision and due diligence in this stage. If the situation is indicative of money laundering and/or other financial crimes the investigator will prepare the Suspicious Activity Report for filing.

Duties & Responsibilities to contribute to the bank's overall strategy and risk profile include:

• Use independent and professional judgment when reviewing BSA/AML and Fraud alerts in addition to all policies and procedures and meet regulatory standards - monitor alert aging and escalate as necessary
• Conducting comprehensive case investigations which includes analyzing transaction information, reviewing customer data, researching open source and media checks, and recommending a SAR or no SAR be filed to be reviewed by management.
• Once reviewed if decision to report is confirmed, prepare and write suspicious activity reports (SARs)
• Provide telephone and email support for the department in relation to criminal investigations and inquiries
• Working cooperatively with internal departments to obtain and analyze necessary information related to the investigation
• Demonstrate strong investigative/analytical skills and be able to formulate and clearly articulate a supportable rationale behind the decisions of the alerted activity while complying with departmental procedures.
• Maintain an acceptable caseload through effective time management, ensuring all cases are clearly and accurately documented for future reference and complete all required regulatory reports timely and accurately
• Inform management of all active cases that require escalation, including communicating which laws were broken and what actions should be taken.
• Determine and perform the actions necessary to resolve investigations while reducing potential financial loss to the bank and the customer
• Understand business and regulatory requirements and ensure functions are being performed within those requirements. Maintain a thorough comprehension of internal AML typologies
• Develop good rapport and communication with Business partners.
• Completing other duties as assigned

Required Skills & Experience:

• Associates or Bachelor's in Criminal Justice, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred; plus at least three years of related experience within bank fraud and anti-money laundering programs; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates in Fraud Prevention/BSA/AML or related areas a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, attention to detail and strong time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with all levels of Bank personnel.
• Basic knowledge of various banking functions such as, retail banking, commercial banking, trade-finance, asset-based lending, loan documentation.
• Attention to detail and mental concentration for accurately performing tasks with frequent interruptions
• Ability to conduct research using various sources.
• Team oriented and able to work independently.
• Working knowledge of MS Office products, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel
• Knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act/AML laws and regulations
• Ability to analyze data using fraud detection software

Our goal is to offer our colleagues the most generous benefits package possible. We strive to provide colleagues with a comprehensive benefits package and an environment that supports a healthy work-life balance. Colleagues who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible to participate in our health insurance program. Other benefits include: Competitive compensation with performance incentive awards, Dental Insurance, a 401K and DC Plan for your retirement, Life Insurance, Vacation Time, Day Care Reimbursement, Tuition Assistance for graduate and undergraduate programs, an award winning Wellness program and much more!

At Rockland Trust you'll find a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone is given the chance to succeed. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.