AML Compliance Analyst, Santander

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Business, Finance, or equivalent degree
• 0+ Years Compliance, Legal, Regulatory, or Financial Services
• Handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality
• Position requires poise, tact, and diplomacy
• Prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously
• Prioritize in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• Technology savvy with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong learning and inquisitive skill set
• Problem solve and adapt quickly to changing circumstances
• Strong verbal communication, writing and interpersonal skills along with the ability to form strong cross-functional relationships
• Have a team player mindset, actively take initiative, and have a strong work ethic
• Demonstrate use of analytical skills – both using tools (ex. Excel, Business Objects, etc.) and problem solving/critical thinking skills

Desirable

• The AML Compliance Analyst, within the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is responsible for reviewing/investigating activity related to potential Money Laundering or other financial crimes and ensuring Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) are filed as appropriate in a timely manner
• Review and/or investigate transaction monitoring alerts for potential unusual activity to determine whether the activity may qualify for SAR filing, documenting the outcomes and conclusions in a clear and concise manner
• Formulate suspicious activity reports that meet internal and all regulatory standards involving Financial Crime typologies
• Monitor, track, and identify suspicious activities and trends through various systems/applications
• Make demarket recommendations of clients that may present heightened AML risk
• Monitor for and escalate issues to management
• Keep abreast of AML/BSA/OFAC legal and regulatory matters affecting the compliance program
• Work on projects and ancillary duties as assigned or requested