Summary: The EDD Analyst will assist the High Risk EDD Manager in the administration of the high-risk customer Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) program, a part of Dime's BSA/AML/OFAC program. The EDD Analyst will also perform additional due diligence and analysis as required for high-risk customers, and as otherwise directed by the High Risk EDD Manager.
Salary commensurate with experience, ranging from $55,000 to $68,000 annually. The exact compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, education, training, licensure and certifications, and location.
All applicants must attach a recent resume. This is not a remote role.
Responsibilities:
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- Review and evaluate the Transaction Monitoring system's alerts (including related modules) for Low, Medium, and High-Risk accounts as assigned and directed.
- Perform timely Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews for higher risk customers in accordance with established procedures.
- Conduct negative news searches on entities and beneficial owners.
- Contact branches for additional information needed to explain activity that has been identified as potentially unusual or suspicious.
- Identify and refer potentially suspicious activity for further investigation by grouping the suspect transactions and gathering supporting documentation.
- Complete investigations of potentially unusual or suspicious transactions by preparing and/or finalizing an investigation narrative and gathering supporting documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Prepare SARs in accordance with departmental procedures and templates.
- Perform Annual CTR Exemption reviews as directed and in accordance with department procedures.
- Assist in maintaining departmental policies and procedures.
- Assist with BSA/AML Compliance training development and updates for new employees and other Bank departments.
- Handle other duties or special projects as assigned by BSA Management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent job experience required.
- Minimum five years' experience in the financial services industry, of which at least two years must be BSA/AML/OFAC compliance analysis and investigation experience.
- General understanding of BSA/AML and OFAC laws, regulations, and guidance.
- The ability to understand, interpret, convey, and implement the requirements of pertinent laws and regulations is essential.
- Must exhibit the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to work with other departments and business lines in a professional manner.
- Strong transactional research, analytical, multitasking, and problem-solving skills required.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), organizational, and follow-up skills are necessary.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- CAMS certification a plus.