AML Compliance Analyst - Boston or Dallas

The AML Compliance Analyst, within the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). is responsible for reviewing/investigating activity related to potential Money Laundering or other financial crimes and ensuring Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) are filed as appropriate in a timely manner.

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The Ideal Candidate Will Have -

• Foundational knowledge of AML / Fraud (SAR regulations and other AML systems and processes, etc.)
• Good written and verbal communication
• Highly organized
• Strong Microsoft Office – specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Deadline driven mindset to ensure compliance with applicable SLAs

What You'll Be Doing -

• Review and/or investigate transaction monitoring alerts for potential unusual activity to determine whether the activity may qualify for SAR filing, documenting the outcomes and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.
• Formulate suspicious activity reports that meet internal and all regulatory standards involving Financial Crime typologies.
• Monitor, track, and identify suspicious activities and trends through various systems/applications.
• Make demarket recommendations of clients that may present heightened AML risk.
• Monitor for and escalate issues to management.
• Keep abreast of AML/BSA/OFAC legal and regulatory matters affecting the compliance program.
• Work on projects and ancillary duties as assigned or requested.

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 to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Business, Finance, or equivalent degree.

Work Experience:
0 Years Compliance, Legal, Regulatory, or Financial Services.

Skills and Abilities:

• Handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
• Position requires poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously.
• Prioritize in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Technology savvy with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong learning and inquisitive skill set.
• Problem solve and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
• Strong verbal communication, writing and interpersonal skills along with the ability to form strong cross-functional relationships.
• Have a team player mindset, actively take initiative, and have a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrate use of analytical skills – both using tools (ex. Excel, Business Objects, etc.) and problem solving/critical thinking skills.

EEO Statements:

At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply.

Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employer Rights:

This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate at any time for any reason.

Primary Location: Boston, MA, Boston

Other Locations: Massachusetts-Boston,Texas-Dallas

Organization: Santander Holdings USA, Inc.