Financial Crimes Specialist III

Position: Financial Crimes Specialist 3

Location: Charlotte, NC; Irving, TX; Tempe, AZ.

Duration: Contract

Job ID: 176398

Job Description:

Job Overview:

The Financial Crimes Specialist 3 will play a critical role in managing and mitigating financial crime risks for the organization. This position involves leading periodic reviews, analyzing transaction activities, and ensuring compliance with AML/CFT and sanctions regulations. The role requires strong analytical skills, fluency in Spanish, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will support the bank's efforts to combat financial crimes and build strong customer relationships while maintaining a compliance-driven culture.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the periodic review process by drafting relationship memos, facilitating compliance calls, analyzing transaction activities, and escalating higher-risk issues for correspondent payment and clearing customers in Latin America and the United States.
• Evaluate the strength of financial institution client AML/CFT and sanctions compliance programs through analysis of control environments and institutional risk appetite.
• Proactively identify risk issues and collaborate with relationship managers and senior risk officers to develop, document, and implement action plans.
• Stay informed about industry and regional trends related to compliance issues, financial crimes, and regulatory actions.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely documentation of customer data within the customer risk management system.
• Support the bank's efforts to combat cyber-crime and related fraud typologies.
• Contribute to building strong customer relationships while maintaining a strong risk-mitigating and compliance-driven culture.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in Financial Crimes, Operational Risk, Fraud, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery, Corruption, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
• Fluent in Spanish with strong written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish and English.
• Experience composing call reports, drafting customer risk summaries, and developing transaction reviews.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to speak Portuguese.
• AML transactional analysis experience.
• Background in AML/Financial crimes and/or experience with correspondent banking.
• Experience supporting customer due diligence.
• Knowledge and understanding of the FFIEC Exam Manual, CAMS certification, or other financial crimes certifications.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing AML/CFT risk in the Latin American region.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of crypto-related AML and financial crimes typologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and other applications.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment.

Job Expectations:

• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
• This position is subject to FINRA background screening requirements.
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass a background check prior to hire.
• In accordance with FINRA rules, individuals who are subject to statutory disqualification are not eligible to be associated with a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.
• Successful candidates must also meet and comply with ongoing regulatory obligations, including periodic screening and mandatory reporting of certain incidents.

Additional Information:

• 12-month contract with potential to extend and convert.
• Onsite 5 days a week to start, with potential for 1 day a week remote after training for the right candidate.
• Locations: Charlotte, NC; Irving, TX; Tempe, AZ.
• Interview Process: 2 rounds of video Teams interviews (1st round panel interview in Spanish, 2nd round one-on-one interview).

About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. 

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Pay Range: $55 - $58

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.

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