Financial Crimes Analyst

Financial Crimes Analyst

Canandaigua National Bank 

Location: Pittsford, NY (Hybrid, 3 days onsite/2 WFH)

What does a Financial Crimes Analyst do?

The Financial Crimes Analyst will work with other members of the Financial Crimes team to support Canandaigua National Bank’s enterprise wide BSA and Fraud Program. The Financial Crimes Analyst will be responsible for investigating, researching, and resolving BSA/AML/Fraud/OFAC transaction monitoring alerts and regulatory reports, in addition to internal and external customer fraud inquiries for various types of fraud. This may include providing a thorough review and timely analysis of accounts that appear suspicious or unusual related to potential money laundering, terrorist financing, drug trafficking, and tax evasion. Additional responsibilities may include performing various risk functions which support compliance with laws, rules and regulations associated with the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, the USA PATRIOT ACT, Customer Identification Program, and Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC). 

• Performs daily Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) processing.
• Responsible for the timely review of processes and reporting for Currency Transaction Reports.
• Monitor compliance with BSA/AML and/or Fraud risk management policies and procedures.
• Responsible for investigating, researching, and escalating or clearing BSA/AML/Fraud/OFAC transaction monitoring alerts.
• Work with bank personnel to freeze funds or restrict accounts as needed to protect the bank from fraud losses. 
• Contact customers as required to discuss potentially fraudulent transactions and remediation. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to financial crimes risk management. 
• Develop and maintain excellent professional work relationships with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Participate in the development, testing, and implementation of systems, work processes, and procedures to improve department efficiency and effectiveness.
• Triage, delegate, or remediate escalations from Branch staff and other business units related to fraud investigations or potentially fraudulent activities.
• Identify new and emerging fraud trends and patterns and report findings to the Financial Crimes Operations Manager. 
• Coordinate with other financial institutions to return and recover funds as required. 

 What is needed to be successful in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Economic Crime, or related field strongly preferred.   Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Previous retail banking experience, or related field, required.
• A minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in related positions is preferred.  
• Specialized regulatory compliance and risk management education and training preferred. 
• Extensive working knowledge with BSA/AML compliance and investigations, fraud prevention and detection, and/or sanctions compliance strongly preferred. 
• Industry certification such as CAMS, CAFP, CFE preferred.  

What makes working at Canandaigua National Bank different? 

Our Core Values guide how we serve, lead, and grow alongside our community. By working wholeheartedly, feeling empowered, acting with courage, being authentic, and serving with a noble spirit, WE CAN fortify healthy lives by doing what's right for our customers and the community. 

 Our culture nurtures passionate employees and offers great rewards including:

• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA options for both part-time and full-time employees. Medical coverage is also offered for domestic partners.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Retirement benefits that include a 401(k), Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Training & development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance.
• Community focused volunteer opportunities.
• Award winning wellness program that promotes a solid work/life balance.
• Banking perks and discount programs.

Our goal is to ensure that our bank, employees, and our community thrive and grow, now and for the next 135 years. We're in it for the long haul. What truly sets us apart from other financial institutions is the quality and commitment of our employees. We've assembled a diverse team of people who share a primary focus: to provide exceptional service for our customers.

As an organization, we are committed to hiring, training, developing, promoting, and celebrating employees from historically disadvantaged groups. At Canandaigua National Bank, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, education, and culture.

Canandaigua National Bank remains an independent, community bank.   If you want to be a part of something special, join us today!

Compensation range: $25.25 - $30.25/hr.
The actual salary offered within the range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, level offered, and performance expectations.

Canandaigua National Corporation and its subsidiaries encourage diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.