Investigator BSA/AML

Under the direction of Bank Secrecy Act Officer, this position is responsible for reviewing and researching customer transactions to identify and report suspicious activity to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory requirements and Bank policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to Fair Banking, Anti-Money Laundering laws and regulations, Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act.
Responsibilities
Performs an investigation of alerts generated by the anti-money laundering monitoring system to determine whether transactions identified qualify as suspicious activity.
Manages ongoing investigations utilizing an electronic case management system for alerts that require filing a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) and document results.
Serves as a team member to other investigators and provides collaboration on investigations, may assist in reviewing waived alerts for appropriate decision making, and validate that alerts are appropriately documented.
Assists in developing and updating department operation policies, procedures, forms and other documentation to provide guidance and direction to BSA investigative unit staff.
Periodically conducts system tests of the anti-money laundering system including tests of updates provided by vendors and updates to regulatory requirements.
Performs all other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned.
• This position requires the use of personal computer and other standard office equipment.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in business or related area, or equivalent business experience.
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EXPERIENCE:

Analyst Compliance Bank Secrecy Act :
Minimum five years of work experience with responsibility for regulatory compliance of banking laws and regulations or equivalent work experience.
Must have good knowledge and understanding of the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC and other related laws and regulations.
Senior Investigator BSA/AML :
Six to eight years of comprehensive technical knowledge of bank operations in order to assess suspicious activity.
General knowledge of BSA and AML regulations.
Senior Administrator Compliance BSA :
Minimum 7 years of business experience with 2 - 3 years in regulatory compliance of banking laws and regulations or other related experience.
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TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Personal computer skills must include the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Access), Metavante systems (Insight, BI), and accessing signature card images, conduct internet searches, and utilize network environments.
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OTHER JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected classification including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Bank of Hawaii takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment legally recognized individuals including minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
As a Bank of Hawaii employee, you ensure (or assist with ensuring) compliance with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory requirements and Bank policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to Fair Banking, Anti-Money Laundering laws and regulations, Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act.
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