[Hiring] Compliance Investigation Analyst @MoneyGram

Role Description

The Compliance Investigation Analyst plays a crucial role by ensuring the business operates in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements and all group standards relating to anti-money laundering, counter financing of terrorism (AML), and fraud prevention. Additionally, the analyst is responsible for the investigation and identification of questionable activity and to report on such activity as warranted. The Compliance Investigation Analyst is expected to stay current with industry trends, fraud type trends, and to understand the operational impact to fraud losses and money laundering. This includes an in-depth knowledge of all regulatory changes and requirements related to the business.

• Review and analyze transactional data for potential suspicious activity.
• Work effectively with multiple complex data sources and/or technical analytical tools/resources.
• Identify, research, and report suspicious activity.
• Manage the investigative process from initial detection to disposition and filing.
• Thoroughly and timely review reports and other investigative leads.
• Formulate and recommend responses to potentially suspicious findings.
• Complete all investigation outputs within required service level agreement (SLA) timelines.
• Support managers, supervisors, and senior analysts with moderately complex AML/Fraud investigations.
• Write and file Suspicious Activity Reports and apply appropriate risk mitigation measures.
• Liaise with various internal departments as necessary.
• Work and contribute in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• BA /BS in business, finance, law enforcement, legal studies, or a related field; may be substituted with equivalent work experience.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience and/or related professional designations/certifications in this field is highly desirable.
• 2-5 years' experience in financial compliance investigations, Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud Prevention, or a related field.
• Investigations experience in a Money Service Business preferred.
• 1 year of experience in writing and preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) preferred.
• CAMS or CFE certification preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of laws applicable to money laundering, including the BSA, USA Patriot act, and OFAC requirements preferred.
• Some knowledge of domestic and international high risk countries, jurisdictions, and corridors of AML/CTF concern preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a fast pace, highly structured, deadline driven culture.
• Excellent organization, strong time management skills.
• A self-starter with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently or in a team environment under minimum supervision.
• The ability to multi-task and complete projects on time.
• Exceptional research and analytical, cross-referencing, and deductive reasoning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills necessary to interact and communicate with various levels of internal and external clients.
• Proactiveness in making process/procedure enhancement suggestions.
• The ability to communicate effectively with a culturally diverse agent and consumer base.
• Experience working with highly confidential information.
• Capable of sharing knowledge, mentoring, and training other team members.
• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Remote first flexibility
• Generous PTO
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Life, Disability, and other benefits
• 401k with competitive Employer Match
• Community Service Days
• Generous Parental Leave

Company Description

MoneyGram is a global payments network built to move money across borders with speed, simplicity and trust. Its omnichannel platform empowers consumers, developers and agents to transfer cash, fiat and stablecoin however it works best for them.

• The company serves over 60 million customers a year across 200+ countries and territories.
• Nearly half a million retail locations and a rapidly expanding digital ecosystem reaching billions of devices.
• MoneyGram continues to reinvent how money moves - helping people around the world support their loved ones and build better futures.