Analyst Customer Alert/Enhanced Due Diligence

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them. Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself. The Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Alert/Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Analyst, assists with the Company’s compliance with all regulatory requirements and guidelines relating to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), USA PATRIOT Act, and other anti-money laundering program requirements. This staff position is responsible for assisting in the implementation of the enterprise wide program for detecting, reporting and preventing money laundering and financial crimes. DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Conduct new and existing client reviews within established SLA. Identify, review and monitor high-risk clients and ensure written analysis and supporting documentation is complete. Conduct risk-based research and written analysis of clients who require periodic review Perform 1st level Payments Screening timely to reduce false positives Review weekly OFAC files for proper alert generation Participate in projects and other tasks assigned by the CDD manager Ensure timely escalation and referral of identified clients requiring further investigation Assist other AML teams with tasks as necessary. Partner with internal contacts as needed to provide oversight of the company’s AML program Required Qualifications: College degree and 1-2 years of directly related work experience required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong leadership/negotiation skills and able to take ownership of self-professional development, and self-driven toward career goals. Multi-dimensional and adaptable team player, able to tackle a diversity of duties while performing non-analyst or silo style roles and solidly demonstrating initiative. Self-starter and problem-solver with the ability to deliver results with minimal hands-on guidance. AML investigation experience preferred Exceptional research and analytical skills are required. Technology tools that this resource must have experience using: Excel, Word, Outlook] Previous experience with AML software technologies a plus. Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities with strict deadlines. Ability to work in a cross cultural team across geographical locations and time zones This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, as per terms and conditions of your employment contract. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.