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The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.

The Client Intelligence Unit BSA Team Leader is a senior level position in CIU. The position is responsible for the oversight of staff involved in reviewing, assessing and documenting BSA / AML risk matters as established under the Bank Secrecy Act, PATRIOT Act and all other regulatory requirements related to anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism for all high risk clients.

Ensure accurate and complete reviews are performed by the BSA Specialists for Know Your Client documentation, and that all risk has been identified, supported, mitigated, and escalated when warranted.

Communicate information to CIU management and line personnel when appropriate or action is required.

Management or Supervision: 3+ direct reports

Major Responsibilities:

Oversee staff to ensure accurate and complete reviews are performed - 75%

• Responsible for managing the BSA/AML risk analysis teams to ensure accurate and complete reviews are performed by the BSA Specialists and ensure ongoing reviews are completed according to Bank policy and CIU procedures.

• Manage and organize risk trigger assignments and department work queues, ensuring critical deadlines are met.

• Provide liaison support and maintain effective working relationships between BSA specialists, relationship managers, and senior management.

• Provide mentoring, coaching and counseling to staff to ensure appropriate research and analysis is being conducted, properly documented and maintains the quality required.

• Review due diligence performed including use of outside resources. Investigate high risk client situations and provide findings to senior management to evaluate potential risk to the Bank, including the possible decision of management to exit a client, if warranted.

• Evaluate client situations and determine when an eQAR is warranted based on investigative findings. Drafting or lending support to an internal key partner completing an eQAR, ensure all data elements and narratives are complete, accurate, and comply with internal bank standards.

• Recommend course of action on most events, but escalate when necessary to manager or higher level when unusual or uncommon situations are identified. Interview potential candidates for open positions.

• Complete performance appraisals and recommendations for compensation, promotions and transfers.

Data Integrity - 10%

• Ensure client records are accurate to preserve system integrity and provide guidance to the necessary parties within the Bank when action is required, including BSA Specialists, Relationship Managers, on various Bank systems (ESB, RCIF, SEI, AAD, NetQuery, RUMBA, Ammo).

• Requires close working relationships with all CIU Team Members, Financial Investigations Unit, and Relationship Managers.

• Manage, identify, recommend, and submit changes to the appropriate Bank's systems to ensure client and department information is accurate and correct.

• Database Management and Reporting – 10%

• Manage and track staff's assignments in work queue to ensure ongoing reporting is up to date and deadlines are met to support accurate and professional reporting.

• Manage workflow tools for a consistent approach and volumes across entire team.

• Contribute to the development of database and reporting requirements.

Department Support – 5%

• Identify and contribute to department and Bank policy and procedures to ensure controls are in place.

• Provide support in Bank and department level projects and or work with other departments to address BSA and other risk related matters.

• Provide technical assistance, training, and information to staff and line of business personnel. Contribute to suggested policy changes as identified or appropriate.

• Assist CIU Management with audit preparations and special projects.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to research and investigate complex clients and understand their business need to conduct transactions accordingly.

• Excellent analytical skills to develop financial/statistical data and reports and evaluate flow of funds on complex relationships.

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to identify various white-collar crime, general fraud and money laundering schemes.

• Knowledge of outside resources to perform advanced due diligence.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to successfully lead and manage direct reports, including training, mentoring, and counseling. Ability to work with multiple lines of business relationship managers and senior management. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently and meeting critical deadlines.

• Demonstrate strong leadership and management skills that build solid working relationships within the Bank.

• Ability and willingness to work independently.

• Ability to make risk decisions within established policy and procedure and understand when to escalate issues to management for further direction.

• Experience that demonstrates the skills and qualities that are required for position.

• Prefer training and experience in management or quality assurance within the banking industry, investigative, and/or legal / compliance functions.

• Computer skills to develop and manage data, produce reports, and other materials including: Knowledge of various Bank systems preferred (ESB, RCIF Rumba Applications, AAD, SEI, NetQuery, Ammo).

• Knowledge of the following software applications preferred (Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Outlook).

Education, Licensure, Experience:

• Minimum of 2 to 4 years management experience, preferably in a BSA / AML environment.

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years direct work experience in risk analysis, accounting, investigative, or equivalent with related experience in, or another related area of banking. Investigative and / or accounting background preferred.

• B.S Degree and CAMS Certificate preferred or equivalent work experience.

The typical base pay range for this role is between $120k-$150k depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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