Financial Crimes Specialist

Description

Park Bank is hiring our next Financial Crimes Specialist, and we want to talk with you! This position is responsible for the research and investigation of customer and transactional data, as well as reporting to applicable governmental agencies. Investigations involve the collection, analysis, and evaluation of information from various sources, the documentation of research findings, and the completion of reports as required by banking regulations. Park Bank is a community bank - if you're looking to shift your career to a truly community focused institution (we mean it, it's what we do!), and plant your roots somewhere long term, then we want to talk to you!

As Park Bank's next Financial Crimes Specialist, you have a passion for achieving resolution in regard to any type of unusual activity. Currency transaction reports, fraud, and anti-money laundering alerts are daily tasks that motivate you. If you are an individual who loves to be challenged by trusting your gut when making decisions and problem solving, you'll excel in this role. Paying attention to detail, identifying red flags, and having an appropriate sense of urgency come naturally to you. If you thrive in a collaborative environment where you are continually bringing your ideas forward, then this is the role for you! You'll know this role is your calling if analyzing fraud and anti-money laundering alerts, escalating to seek your teammates' opinions, and meeting regulatory reporting deadlines excites you. If you have investigative or research experience in a healthcare, credit union, bank, insurance/billing, and/or accounting firm setting, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

Essential Functions & Duties

• Perform daily review and analysis of various reports, referrals, and escalations to effectively determine if fraud, money laundering, cyber-crime, identity theft, terrorist financing, human trafficking, or other types of suspicious activity are occurring.
• Make escalation recommendations for activities requiring further investigation.
• Maintain a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality when compiling investigative information, and in interacting with internal and external resources.
• Collaborate with other team members to identify trends and make determinations, share knowledge, and ensure consistency in investigative processes.
• Create and maintain case files for all investigated activity to fulfill recordkeeping requirements.
• Comply with currency transaction reporting requirements by performing daily currency transaction (CTR) monitoring and, when appropriate, the preparation of Currency Transaction Reports.
• Assist and provide support to others in the department during high volume monitoring periods or absences.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum 2 years related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate's Degree or post-secondary classes/degree. Equivalent experience also accepted.

Why Work for Park Bank?

• Robust Benefit Package Including Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.
• Four Different Benefit Packages to Choose What Fits Your Needs Best
• 10 Paid Holidays (Including Your Birthday)
• PTO That Increases Each Year of Service
• Generous 401K Company Match
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Associate Resource Groups (ARGs)
• Eligibility to participate in Bank-wide Bonus Program
• Hybrid Work Schedule Available
• And more!

• Park Bank is a drug free workplace. All candidates selected for new employment with PARK BANK will be required to submit to drug testing after a conditional offer of employment. Employment is contingent on the associate passing the drug test.
• Credit, Criminal and Driving history will be reviewed when making final employment decisions consistent with applicable laws.
• Park Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status and protected veteran status.
• The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employment status of each person hired.