Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Operations Consultant - AML High Risk Detection

Corporate Title:  Assistant Vice President

Location:  Chester

Company Overview:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection.  Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.

Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

Location Overview:

Be part of something special at Bank of America Chester. Part of a leading global financial institution, we are looking for high potential individuals to join us in driving our people forward. Bank of America Chester is an exciting, diverse workplace where we are committed to delivering a great client experience to the businesses and individuals who call Chester home. Join our team today and find a rewarding, global career.

Job Description:
This job is responsible for resolving day-to-day complex problems, researching, and executing on complex transactions for multiple sites or larger business unit(s). Key responsibilities include leading the design, development, and implementation of products, systems, processes, and services using discretion within the project management methodologies, with a focus on continuous improvement.

The Global AML and Onboarding Operations organization is a central control function which governs, facilitates, and oversees the end-to-end AML program across all GB, GM businesses and jurisdictions globally and manage AML risks by implementing and executing processes and controls. High Risk Detection Group is part of AML Operations.

Responsibilities:

Leads the design, development, and implementation of complex products, systems, and services in an operations environment using subject matter expertiseManages projects and direct activities of a team related to special initiativesAdvises as a technical expert in assigned area by providing work direction, guidance, and training to employees and business partners on new complex initiativesBuilds relationships with business partners across various Lines of BusinessManages and defines responsibilities and accountabilities for key program and projects
 

Skills:

Communication and problem solving of complex reviews involving Global Laws, Rules, and RegulationsAbility to balance and prioritize across multiple deliverables and tight timelines.Professional maturity and experience to interact with, compliance, senior bankers, and senior management.Experience ideally within AML programs and/or risk managementMust be detail oriented with ability to analyze and consolidate complex KYC and transactional information.Understanding of evolving Laws, Rules and Regulations for AML is core and applying this to day-to-day-engagement with both operations and bankers is key to success.Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute tacticallyAbility to read and understand complex matters, anticipate risks, and summarize key informationHigh attention to details and strong organizational skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsProficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and SharePointDemonstrated dependability and ability to act with a sense of urgencyAbility to work well under pressure, adapt to unexpected events, prioritize and multi-task in a deadline driven environment.

Benefits of working at Bank of America

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Private healthcare for you and your family plus an annual health screen to help you manage your physical wellness with the option to purchase a screen for your partnerCompetitive pension plan, life assurance and group income protection cover if you become unable to work as a result of a disability or health reasons20 days of back-up childcare including virtual tutoring and 20 days of back-up adult care per annumThe ability to change your core benefits as well as the option of selecting a variety of flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances including access to a wellbeing account, travel insurance, critical illness etcUse of a flex fund to use towards benefitsAccess to an emotional wellbeing helpline, mental health first aiders and virtual GP servicesAbility to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll and the bank will match your contributionOpportunity to access our Arts & Culture corporate membership programme and receive discounted entry to some of the UK and Ireland’s most iconic cultural institutionsOpportunity to give back to your community, develop new skills and work with new groups of people by volunteering in your local area

Bank of America

Good conduct and sound judgment is crucial to our long term success. It’s important that all employees in the organisation understand the expected standards of conduct and how we manage conduct risk. Individual accountability and an ownership mind-set are the cornerstones of our Code of Conduct and are at the heart of managing risk well.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.