Position Summary

The Senior Financial Crimes Investigator conducts large and complex investigations involving suspected Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) violations, money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions violations, fraud, and embezzlement (i.e., “Financial Crimes or “FCs”). The Senior FC Investigator is a subject matter expert (SME) for FC investigations and serves as a mentor for FC analysts and more junior investigators.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyzes customer account transactions to detect suspicious activity and decides on appropriate action. Works cooperatively with internal departments and other financial institutions (FIs) to obtain and analyze information related to investigations to determine if activity is suspicious or fraudulent.
• Works with local, state, or Federal authorities to investigate Financial Crimes.
• Contacts customers or other FIs via phone or email to validate transaction activity and resolve issues.
• Initiates 314(b) information requests with other financial institutions (FIs). Also, prepares responses to 314(b) requests for customer information that Busey receives from other registered 314(b) contacts.
• Ensures that all investigations are thoroughly and accurately documented in the Bank’s case management system.
• Places appropriate restrictions on accounts suspected of being involved in potentially fraudulent transactions and initiates steps to close accounts when necessary.
• Attempts to recover customer and bank fraud losses.
• Drafts qualitative investigative narratives on potentially suspicious, unusual, or fraudulent activity.
• Drafts Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) reports in a timely manner for review by management in order to comply with the timeframe required by the regulation.
• Assists with the development and delivery of anti-money laundering, counter terrorist financing and fraud prevention training for employees and customers.
• Assists with the preparation of management, regulatory, and analytical reports.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of FC Investigations manuals.
• Assists with the preparation of enhanced due diligence reviews of high-risk customers.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education & Experience

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Understanding of anti-money laundering regulations
• Understanding of ACH and Check return reasons, UCC law, Hold Harmless and Breach of Warranty situations
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to Multi-task and work independently
• Perform duties with diligence, high level of accuracy
• Prioritize work to meet deadlines

Education and Training

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in business related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 7 years of job-related Financial Crimes compliance experience including 3+ years’ experience conducting investigations in fraud or anti-money laundering.
• Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Financial Crimes Specialist (CFCS), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation(s) a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Requires minimal daily supervision related to assigned responsibilities.

Busey values a diverse and inclusive workplace and strives to recruit, develop and retain individuals with exceptional talent. A team with diverse talent, working together, is essential to Busey’s commitment of delivering service excellence. Busey is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets. Visit Busey.com/Careers to learn more about Busey’s Equal Opportunity Employment.