AML/CFT Officer

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Supervisory Responsibilities: This position supervises the AML/CFT function. In addition, this role will recruit, train, and hire experts in AML/CFT, OFAC/Sanctions, and USA Patriot Act Compliance.

Summary: Manage Centier's AML/CFT Compliance, and OFAC/SANCTIONS Compliance. This will include annual board training and reporting, as well as managing the bank's AML/CFT risk assessment. Will interact and assist the bank during regulatory exams, manage SARs and system red flags.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage a strong and effective AML/CFT program
• Ensure that business units are in compliance with all AML/CFT/OFAC/SANCTIONS policies and procedures.
• Leverage technology to create red flag reports that will enable the bank to identify suspicious activity for AML compliance purposes.
• Manage recommendations and filing of SARs as appropriate within the defined period of time as set forth by the regulation.
• Maintain a requisite knowledge of USA Patriot Act, AML/CFT rules, OFAC/Sanctions requirements, US Treasury and FinCEN reporting requirements.
• Ensure that new products and initiatives of the bank meet AML/CFT regulatory expectations.
• Manage applicable reporting processes including SAR and CTR filings, and OFAC/Sanctions inquiries.
• Oversee testing and assurance of an effective Customer Identification Program (CIP), CDD and EDD.
• Manage the customer due diligence (CDD) process and ensure the operation of an effective customer risk rating process. Manage and develop enhanced due diligence (EDD) strategies for high-risk customers, coordinating account closure recommendations.
• Annually train the Board of Directors on AML/CFT Compliance.
• Ensure that all employees are trained on AML/CFT and OFAC/Sanctions on an annual basis.
• Work effectively with regulators in completion of exams in relation to AML/CFT matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Focus, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills are required.
• A demonstrable history of good management, career development, and coaching skills.
• Ability to delegate appropriately and decision effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Excellent decision-making ability.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible while responding to deadlines on assignments and workflow fluctuations.
• Ability to manage and conduct logical investigations.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-task, high-volume environment.
• Self-motivated and results oriented.
• Solid understanding of banking or financial business operations and systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• College degree required.
• 10+ years' AML/CFT Compliance experience with a multi-billion-dollar institution.
• 5+ years' Management experience.
• CAMS certification preferred.
• Proficiency with AML/CFT automated software systems and processes; experience with Verafin AML/CFT/AM software preferred.

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