Careers at PGFIS

Job Description

The AML Analyst is responsible for performing AML Reviews/Investigations of account activity, and recommending the filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (“SARs”) and/or relationship termination, as appropriate

Cases are worked from beginning to completion in accordance with relevant Client’s AML policies and procedures. Cases are generated from sources which include:

• Automated Monitoring System (e.g. Mantas)

• Client-On boarding and Maintenance and Transaction monitoring referrals

• Referrals from business partners and other control areas

Must Haves:

• Minimum 1 – 5 years of experience in reviewing customer transactions and information for identifying potentially suspicious activity and performing AML or fraud reviews/investigations

• Work experience in a financial institution with job specific work experience in AML

• Excellent organizational, time management and project management skills

• Excellent research skills including experience with online search tools

• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook

• SAR Writing experience, specifically in retail banking, and more knowledge of AML Red Flags such as cash structuring

Day To Day:

• Conduct research over available Bank systems, the Internet and Commercial Databases consistent with the resolution of case reviews and investigations

• Collect and examine financial statements and documents to assist in identifying unusual transaction patterns

• Document and report the review/investigation findings and prepare case files with required supporting documentation (e.g. media search results, copies of statements/checks, results from internal system searches etc.)

• Liaise with other FIU units, Advisory, Business Compliance teams, CSIS, FIU Legal, GIU, and Law Enforcement

• Draft and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) consistent with FinCEN requirements

• Recommend relationship retention or termination and track account closures as required

• Interact with Senior Management on the Compliance, Legal and business sectors concerning AML issues

• May provide direction to more junior staff

Desired Skills:

• Knowledgeable of the laws applicable to money laundering, including the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA PATRIOT act, US Treasury AML guidelines, OFAC requirements, and Suspicious Activity Reporting requirements preferred General understanding of Senior Public Figures, Money Service Businesses, Wealth Management and Retail Banking preferred

• Experience in writing and preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements preferred

• CAMS certification preferred

Skills Required

AML,SAR,Accounting,Monitoring,CAMS