Job Title: AML Business Analyst II
Duration: 7 months with possibility of extension and conversion
Schedule: M-F core business hours ( 8am to 4pm or 8:30 to 4:30 )
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days/ week - onsite)

Job Description:
Manage a group of AML Analysts, by providing direction, setting goals, evaluating results, conducting coaching and feedback sessions, and ensuring that overall departmental goals are attained.
* Oversee case management of Money Service Business ( MSB), / Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and Adverse Media and distribution in accordance with priority set by AML
- Provide guidance on making PEP determination, Adverse Media and MSB confirmations
* Ensures that ongoing activities are performed according to established policies and procedures. Supports the development of group policies and procedures and assists staff with questions and issues as necessary.
* Oversee the team with functional diversity, completing high volume and medium-to-high-complexity cases. Processes / management reporting activities across multiple systems and business segments. This includes quality assurance activities of the work done by colleagues and/or team members and working on measures to reduce error / quality issues across the team and/or process.
* Act as a key liaison with partners and external groups and provide subject matter expertise at the department level.
* Serve as key contact for issues / risks / exceptions that are raised / require resolution.
* Monitor service and control standards against overall business / department objectives.
* Build and maintain positive and productive working relationships with internal and external partners.
* Work closely with key business leaders to develop business plans, ensuring optimal use of resources.
* Monitor and communicate the effectiveness of strategies, programs and practices related to own area of expertise.
* Lead or contribute to cross-functional / enterprise initiatives as an organizational or subject matter expert, helping to identify risk, provide guidance for complex situations.
* Identify process efficiency opportunities. Identify possible solutions, drive change management activities to deliver operational efficiencies in line with organizational / business objectives.
* Act as a brand ambassador for your business area/function, both internally and externally.

Musts:
* Some recent team lead experience 2 years
* Strong knowledge of PEP, MSB, and Adverse Media
* Experience in implementing and leading change management initiatives within operations, driving and delivering process efficiencies
* intermediate AML knowledge/expertise. Experience in risk rating and AML typologies including working AML knowledge of boarder related areas.
* Relevant knowledge of AML operations, regulatory reporting, standards, procedures, laws, rules, regulations, and trends will be an asset
* Strong Microsoft Office skillset is required, particularly in Excel, Word and PowerPoint .
* Relevant knowledge of AML operations, regulatory reporting, standards, procedures, laws, rules, regulations, and trends will be an asset
* Strong Microsoft Office skillset is required, particularly in Excel, Word and PowerPoint

SOFT SKILLS
* Skill in mentoring, coaching and performance management
* Ability to analyze, research, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines, reporting requirements and timely management of high-volume activities
* Ability to work independently, making decisions and manage deadlines while multi-tasking between different projects
* Effective verbal and written communication skills. Should be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.

Nice to Have: 
* Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and/or Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) designation would be considered an asset
  
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 40.00/hr.