SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE SMFG) stock exchanges.
In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization's extensive global network. The Group's operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC Rail Services LLC, Manufacturers Bank, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.
The anticipated salary range for this role is between $61,000.00and $100,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.
Role DescriptionThe Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Analyst is responsible for the completion of more complex day-to-day compliance efforts related to transaction surveillance or the quality control of the staff's completion of alerts reviews and Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filings, which ensures that reviews are performed in accordance with AML policy and procedures. The FIU Analyst may also be a subject matter expertand responsible for training newer hires. The FIU Analyst may be tasked with the supervision and quality control of the staff's completion of alerts reviews and SAR filings on a temporary basis. Escalates highly complex issues to next level management.The anticipated salary range for this role is between $69,000 and $100,000. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.Role ObjectivesPerforms activities as required for complex one-level review processes in accordance with department standards.Creates narratives and documentation for alerted transactions and SARs.Implements appropriate changes made to procedures based on new regulations and updates to the Policy and Procedure manuals and keeps abreast of Anti Money Laundering/Bank Secrecy Act/Office of Foreign Assets Control (AML/BSA/OFAC) regulations. May analyze statistical data for output and make recommendations for process improvement.Assures compliance with SMBC policies and procedures as well as AML/BSA/OFAC regulations.May collaborate with team leads to ensure quality and compliance for implementation of new processes.Participates in such other tasks that may be required by the company from time-to-time, including Business Continuity efforts.May be tasked with the supervision and quality control of the staff's completion of alerts reviews andSAR filings on a temporary basis.May provide training to newer hires.Qualifications and SkillsFunctional-level knowledge of legal aspects andrecord keepingrequirements of banking regulations relating to transaction surveillance (especially AML, BSA and OFAC).Strong analytical skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills.Strong sense of urgency and accountability ability to execute in a high pressure and time-sensitive environment.Strong attention to detail and demonstrated quality of work.Proficiency in MS Office, Word & PowerPointBA/BS Degree or equivalent BSA/AML work experience requiredPost Graduate Degree, CAMS, CFE a plusEntry level to Experienced analyst- salary is commensurate with experience
SMBC's employees participate in a hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process.
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