Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ameris Bank is a purpose-driven company dedicated to bringing financial peace of mind to communities. The Financial Crimes Quality Control Analyst plays a crucial role in ensuring effective quality control oversight of alert assessments, case investigations, and regulatory compliance within the Financial Crimes Compliance group.
Responsibilities
- Conduct reviews of alert assessments, case investigations, EDD reviews, and/or SAR reviews and other documents as a secondary control to determine appropriate analysis was performed
- Perform CTR reviews and/or approvals
- Report and track quality control results
- Determine necessary follow-up action relating to findings resulting from quality control reviews
- Draft quality control scorecards to report summaries to management
- Provide feedback to AML operations staff as well as management
- Provide coaching and training to AML operations staff on QC and industry topics periodically
- Act as the Bank's designated mandated reporter with regard to Elder Financial Exploitation reports by state
- Perform QC reviews on department reports as needed
- Analyze and communicate proposed enhancements to address identified risks or gaps in processes
- Stay current with money laundering and terrorist financing behaviors, trends, patterns and typologies
- Stay current with rules, laws and regulations
Skills
- Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Working knowledge and understanding of BSA/AML rules, laws and regulations including the USA PATRIOT Act
- Sound oral and written communication skills
- Sound critical thinking ability
- Sound analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
- Ability to be a self-starter
- Ability to build relationships
- 2 – 5 years direct AML experience required
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Criminal Justice or related field required
- Working knowledge of a bank operating environment and applicable systems preferred
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering (CAMS) certification strongly preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Ameris Bank absorbs a major portion of the cost of healthcare. You become eligible for coverage on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
- Life Insurance provided at no additional cost to employees
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
- 11 Holidays
- Volunteer/Service Day
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Ameris Bank matches 50% of your first 8% of contributions to the plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement
- Supplemental Life & Other Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Advocacy Program
- Tickets at Work (Entertainment discounts for Ameris Bank Employees)
- AT&T Employee Discount
- Wellness Discounts for Medical Premiums and Other Rewards
- Employee Referral Incentive
- Education Assistance
- Employee Resource Groups
- Free Interest Checking
- Free Safe Deposit Box
- Free Money Orders, Travelers’ Checks and Cashier Checks
- Discount on Mortgage Origination Fee
- Free Online Banking and Free Unlimited Online Bill Payment
- Employee Banking Perks
Company Overview
Ameris Bank is an financial holding company providing financial services. It was founded in 1971, and is headquartered in Moultrie, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.amerisbank.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Ameris Bank has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.