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Bank of America

Vice President, Global Financial Crimes Investigator

Sydney, Australia

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We're devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.

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Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

Your background

  • Experience in financial crimes is preferable
  • Additional Technical/Functional Experience (e.g. Industry type): Financial Services and/or related government entity is desired
  • Certifications: ACAMS - Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists or other certification would be advantageous
  • Knowledge of global markets, banking and investment banking businesses, and related financial crimes risks
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Able to analyze large amounts of data, intelligence and information in order to detect suspicious activity
  • Ability to work in a high energy environment and to strict deadlines
  • Be a team player, with ability to work independently
  • Be able to transfer and apply relevant knowledge, experience and skills into role

What you can expect

The Global Financial Crimes (GFC) Investigator performs end-to-end investigations or investigations support functions of external financial crimes activities across one or more lines of business relevant to the Investigators specific area of responsibility. In the investigative role, the Investigator conducts routine to complex investigations, including fraud committed by external parties, money laundering, or terrorist financing and acts as the liaison to Law Enforcement as required.

What you will do

  • Complete investigations while ensuring cases meet or exceed closure and quality metrics
  • Report facts of the investigation to assist in identifying potential operational or compliance risks
  • Complete Suspicious Activity Reports ("SAR") in a timely and accurate manner for submission to regulators and/or law enforcement
  • Partner with GFC Management, front line units ("FLU") or other stakeholders to resolve investigations
  • Perform quality control functions, training, communications, guidance, monitoring scenario development/enhancement input and testing, or law enforcement liaison responsibilities in an investigative support role

Client-provided location(s): Sydney NSW, Australia
Job ID: BankOfAmerica-JR-24000967
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Sabbatical
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Performance Bonus
    • Company Equity
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program