Northwest Bancorp, Inc. Erie , PA 16505
Posted 1 week ago
Job Summary
The BSA/AML Suspicious Activity Manager oversees the suspicious activity monitoring and reporting requirements for the Bank. The individual is responsible for overseeing a large team of individuals responsible for the related regulatory requirements, including ensuring the team has the proper training and resources to complete their work. The position is responsible for providing extensive guidance and supervision for the team based on adherences to BSA/AML compliance functions and processes. The BSA/AML Suspicious Activity Manager is a subject matter expert regarding transaction monitoring, suspicious activity detection and reporting. They will implement and maintain a schedule of reviews and tasks to ensure that all related processes are completed in a manner consistent with the Bank's requirements. The BSA/AML Suspicious Activity Manager works closely with the Head of Financial Crimes and other department personnel to ensure policies, procedures, and processes are appropriate for the size and complexity of Northwest Bank. The BSA/AML Suspicious Activity Manager is responsible for providing reporting and metrics related to their operational oversight.
Essential Functions
Manage the team with responsibilities including, but not limited to managing the workflow and workload of the team, counseling on quality standards, and expectations necessary to for alerts, cases, SARs, and the required documentation to support decisions
Provide direct access and supervision to the team leaders, including guidance on administrative and supervision requirements, and escalated questions. Ensure the team leaders have the necessary training and resources required for oversight of the team
Manage the suspicious activity monitoring and reporting program of the Bank by way of assessing the impact of key regulatory developments, sanctions, and industry best practices throughout Northwest
Identify and implement operational efficiencies to ensure a streamlined and regulatory compliant suspicious activity monitoring and reporting methodology.
Serve as liaison for regulatory examinations, audit, compliance, or other financial crime matters
Work with the IT personnel and third-party vendors to ensure the automated transaction monitoring software is designed to detect money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes
Responsible for effectiveness of financial crimes rules and coverage
Provide consultative guidance to appropriate Bank personnel regarding BSA/AML matters
Must be able to read and interpret government regulations and maintain proficient knowledge of the BSA its related regulations, including the USA PATRIOT Act
Review and update necessary procedures to ensure compliance and adherence to regulatory expectations and industry best practices
Evaluate and recommend industry related technology solutions to ensure that the Bank remains at the forefront of financial crimes compliance
Independently recognize, develop, and implement cost effective financial crimes compliance solutions for the department
Ensure compliance with Northwest's policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations
Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency
Work as part of a team
Work with on-site equipment
Ability to identify existing and potential problems, obtain and evaluate relevant information, identify possible causes of the problems, and suggest an alternative course of action including innovative or creative approaches
Ability to allocate and effectively use information, personnel, time, and other resources necessary for implementation of Northwest's strategic plans
Ability to make decisions, render judgments, and take action on tasks within the scope of given authority in a timely fashion
Ability to develop, evaluate, and implement alternative courses of action, based on correct assumptions concerning resources and guidelines, and support decisions or recommendations with data or reasoning
Ability to present and express ideas and information effectively and concisely in an oral and/or written mode in a manner appropriate for the audience
Ability to listen and comprehend what others are saying and facilitate the open exchange of ideas and information
Ability to motivate and provide direction in the activities of others, appropriately assigning work and authority, in the accomplishment of goals; providing advice and assistance as required
Ability to understand and appropriately apply procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies; maintain credibility with others on specialty matters
Experience in managing regulatory exams and relationships with examiners and auditors
Extensive knowledge of appropriate regulatory requirements including local and US laws, international and industry standards
Extensive knowledge of BSA/AML and Fraud regulations, risks, and appropriate controls
Demonstrated leadership and motivational skills
Ability to work with regional partners, and influence and lead people
Ability to identify existing and potential problems, obtain and evaluate relevant information, identify possible root causes of the problems, and suggest an alternative course of action including innovative or creative approaches
Ability to allocate and effectively use information, personnel, time, and other resources necessary for implementation of Northwest's strategic plans
Ability to make decisions, render judgments, and act on tasks within the scope of given authority in a timely fashion
Ability to work effectively within a team
Education+ Work Experience preferred
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Northwest Bancorp, Inc.