Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

As a Suspicious Activity Monitoring Investigator, you will assist with the Company’s compliance with all regulatory requirements and guidelines relating to the Bank Secrecy Act, Office of Foreign Assets Control, PATRIOT Act, and other anti-money laundering program requirements. You’ll be responsible for investigating and evaluating potentially unusual activity that is directly or indirectly related to money laundering and financial crimes, and the timely preparation and filing of suspicious activity reports.

What you will do:

• Investigate, research and evaluate potentially suspicious activity alerts received from all lines of business and covering a wide scope of typologies
• Prepare well-written, thorough, complete and detailed investigative results summaries and SAR narratives supporting No SAR and SAR decisions
• Assist the SAM and Sanctions analyst, as needed, with dispositioning OFAC and 314(a) alerts, providing guidance related to Customer Identification Program (CIP) inquiries from first-line business units for new customer accounts and review, analysis, and disposition of Suspicious Activity Monitoring (SAM) alerts
• Assist with the ongoing review and maintenance of existing procedures and the development of new procedures, as needed
• Assist with the development of and/or updates to annual AML/OFAC/CIP compliance program training materials in compliance with regulatory requirements for company-wide training

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree and 1- 3 years of directly related work experience or 4+ years of relevant field or financial crimes related work experience (in lieu of a degree) required
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) required within 12 months of hire date
• Excellent research, investigative and analytical skills using internal systems and external sources are required
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration and negotiation skills, and ability to professionally interface with a variety of colleagues both within and outside of the AML Compliance team required
  

What will set you apart:

• AML and Fraud detection and investigation experience preferred
• Energetic and ability to take ownership of own professional development, and self-driven toward career goals
• Multi-dimensional, collaborative, and adaptable team player, able to tackle diverse responsibilities while performing non-specialist or silo style roles, and solidly demonstrating initiative

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - internal networks that rally around common interest, experiences and identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, ability, military status and sexual orientation. BRGs play a vital role in educating and engaging our people and advancing our business priorities.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer •  Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. 

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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