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Financial Crimes Investigations Manager

Canandaigua National Bank

What does a Financial Crimes Investigations Manager do?

The Financial Crimes Investigations Manager will be responsible for supporting Canandaigua National Bank’s enterprise wide BSA, Fraud, and OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) Programs to ensure all regulatory requirements are met as they relate to specified regulations encompassed in the programs. Performs various risk functions supporting compliance with laws, rules and regulations associated with but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, USA PATRIOT Act, and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). A subject-matter expert, the Financial Crimes Investigations Manager will supervise a team of Financial Crimes Investigators and work closely with the BSA Officer to develop, implement, and administer all segments of the institution’s BSA and/or Fraud Programs.

+ Assist the Bank Secrecy Officer in developing and implementing specific policies, procedures, and programs related to BSA/AML management and/or fraud risk, prevention, and detection, and provide support with training efforts.

+ Monitor compliance with BSA/AML and/or Fraud risk management policies and procedures.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to financial crimes risk management.

+ Assist in preparation of periodic reports to the President and CEO, Board of Directors, and other groups, committees, or individuals as required including, but not limited to, regulatory updates, training, software updates and overall BSA/AML compliance and Fraud risk program updates.

+ Keep abreast of latest BSA / AML legislation, regulations, advisories, and alerts.

+ Manage and perform, as necessary, complex investigations on a timely basis related to (but not limited to) potential money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, drug trafficking, elder abuse, tax evasion and OFAC related cases.

+ Manage and oversee Suspicious Activity Report completion, filing, and quality control.

+ As part of the BSA program, the Investigations Manager will have oversight of the case investigations process, including, but not limited to, cases derived from the following sources: monitoring system, branch referrals, new accounts, subpoenas, and 314(a) requests.

+ Develop enhanced due diligence strategies and ensure review completion for high-risk customers as needed.

+ 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.

+ Conduct quality control as needed for work performed by the Financial Crimes Investigators.

+ Perform duties related to personnel management, including oversight of all direct reports, coaching and mentoring employees, ensuring appropriate staffing levels, scheduling, compensation, performance management, budgeting, training and development, succession planning, timely and effective management of Human Resources forms and documents relevant to immediate staff.

What is needed to be successful in this role?

+ Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Economic Crime, or related field strongly preferred, but not required.

+ A minimum of 5 years’ experience in related positions required.

+ Previous BSA/AML, fraud, risk management, audit or related field or equivalent education/experience required.

+ Extensive working knowledge with BSA/AML compliance and investigations, fraud prevention and detection, and/or sanctions compliance.

+ Specialized regulatory compliance and risk management education and training preferred.

+ Industry certification such as CAMS, CAFP, CFE required.

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!

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.

Compensation range: $77,000 - $95,500

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.