[Remote] Financial Crimes Associate

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Figure is transforming capital markets through blockchain and is seeking a Financial Crimes Associate to join their Financial Crimes team. The role involves managing alerts and escalations of potential suspicious incidents to combat fraud and resolve money laundering issues, focusing on fraud detection and mitigation across lending and banking products.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration of the Bank Secrecy Act and Fraud Program, with primary emphasis on transaction monitoring, fraud incidents and supporting Figure’s obligations related federal law and regulations associated with the reporting of suspicious activity or criminal activity including money laundering, potential terrorist financing, fraudulently obtained loans, and other activities related to banking and lending
• Monitor assigned operational tasks and identify fraud. Minimize loss by taking action, and escalating incidents to management as appropriate. Deploy mitigation strategies as directed that balance customer satisfaction with fraud prevention
• Maintain a thorough understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to bank secrecy and anti-money laundering appropriate to the position
• Evaluate customer transactions and applications using manual and automated processes for evidence of Fraud and BSA targeted acts
• Escalate incidents and cases to ensure SARs and Elder Abuse Financial Abuse reports are reported within federal timeframes. Maintain compliance with the Customer Identification Program (CIP), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) and Elder / Dependent Abuse regulations
• Assist in transaction monitoring and the administration and mitigation of alerts

Skills

• 1+ years of experience related to anti-money laundering, fraud, or compliance in a financial institution or relevant law enforcement experience
• Comfortable making impactful decisions in a fast paced environment
• Strong problem-solving and analysis skills, combined with effective judgment and excellent oral and written communication skills
• General knowledge of Fraud and / or AML operations, policies and procedures
• Enthusiasm and interest in Fraud and BSA/AML compliance and related services
• Ability and willingness to communicate effectively in providing Fraud and BSA/AML guidance and expertise to other staff, and to prepare clear and concise written documents
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• CAMS, CFE or compliance certifications favorably considered

Benefits

• 25% annual bonus target, paid quarterly
• Company equity in the form of RSUs
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and their dependents on select plans
• Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, 401(k), and commuter benefits
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• 11 observed holidays and PTO plan
• Up to 12 weeks of paid family leave
• Continuing education reimbursement

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