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Job OverviewPosition Schedule: Full-Time
In the Financial Crimes Sanctions department at Edward Jones, you will be part of a team of Investigators focused on complying with firm policies/procedures and regulations including, but not limited to BSA, USA Patriot Act, FINRA, SEC, OFAC, OFSI to support a strong anti-financial crime program (AML, Internal and External Fraud). This department partners with branch teams, other home-office departments, leadership, law enforcement, internal audit, and regulators to ensure we are meeting or exceeding regulatory obligations and firm policy while making sure our controls are appropriate, specific, and risk-based.
As the Senior Investigative Specialist, you will be responsible for performing sanctions screening hit analysis and otherwise support the maintenance and enhancement of the sanctions compliance program. You will make complex, non-routine decisions independently that may have high impact on clients and the firm. You will be engaged in a collaborative environment where your experience and contributions are valued. The key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Responsible for assisting and supporting the Sanction Compliance Officer in their role in managing, administering and coordinating the Sanction program;
- Review and disposition of client and transaction sanction alerts;
- Stay current with changing regulations in OFAC, OSFI and BSA necessary in the completion of tasks;
- Serve as Level 2 reviewer of Sanction related items;
- Assist with annual regulatory examinations;
- Be responsible for demonstrating risk awareness by following all policies, procedures, and internal control in their daily routine;
- Perform due diligence on alerted transactions and clients escalated on ad hoc basis;
- Contribute to actions necessary to file OFAC reject/block reports and for submission of the Annual Report of Blocked Property; and
- Determine, write, and submit Suspicious Activity Reports for submission to FinCEN in a clear, concise manner describing suspicious activity or financial crime.
Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our
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Hiring Minimum: $72700
Hiring Maximum: $119800
Read More About Job OverviewSkills/Requirements- Bachelor's Degree (Business, Finance or Accounting preferred) or relevant work experience required
- 3+ years of brokerage or financial industry or related experience, with a focus of 3-5 years in Sanctions Compliance field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in reviews, investigation, and resolution of sanctioned related issues
- Strong knowledge and experience in US sanctions laws and regulations'
- Experience in using industry standard sanctions screening tools
- CAMS, CGSS, or other related industry certification/license preferred
- Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.
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