Financial Intelligence Lead - Fraud

Associated Bank - Green Bay, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Green Bay, WI

101-250 employees

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Financial Intelligence Lead at Associated Bank is responsible for directing a team of Financial Intelligence Analysts, conducting quality assessments of their work, and ensuring compliance with department policies. This role involves supervising investigations into complex financial cases, making recommendations for process improvements, and preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) as necessary. The position requires collaboration with various business units and a strong understanding of financial crime trends.

Responsibilities

• Direct a team of Financial Intelligence Analysts on a daily basis.
• Conduct ongoing quality assessments of alert documentation, escalation, and decisions made by the assigned analysts.
• Work closely with the team manager to ensure compliance with department policies for alert, case, and SAR quality and timeliness.
• Supervise investigations of complex cases utilizing applicable software and open source intelligence.
• Research and understand money laundering and financial crime trends to evaluate customer account activity effectively.
• Interact with Retail, Commercial, and other business unit managers across Associated Bank.
• Prepare and file Suspicious Activity Reports as necessary.
• Provide guidance to business and functional partners regarding suspicious activity.
• Act as a front-line technical resource for internal and external customers.
• Evaluate the efficiency of existing surveillance systems and methodologies.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Risk, Compliance, Audit, Banking Security, Business, or Law Enforcement.
• 3-5 years of experience in Risk, Compliance, Audit, Banking, Security, Business, or a related field.
• Less than 2 years of supervisory experience.

Nice-to-haves

• CAMS-Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist within 2 years.
• CFE-Certified Fraud Examiner within 2 years.

Benefits

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community.
• Opportunities to connect through diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.
• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, and an employee stock purchase plan.