Lead Financial Crimes Quality Compliance Specialist

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Job Description:
Career Site Job Description
What You'll Do
Responsible for performing various detailed and accurate quality reviews based on the AML Standard and procedural requirements across all Financial Crimes Operational areas, which include suspicious activity, know your customer/partner, watch list screening, anti-bribery and corruption, and other various responsibilities. This role requires specialized subject matter expert knowledge for multiple investigation areas. Other responsibilities include supporting the maintenance and/or improvement of strategies, operating plans, and oversight of anti-money laundering functions. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role of management.
How You'll Do It

• Conducts thorough quality reviews of Financial Crimes Compliance Operational areas, which include suspicious activity, knowing your customer/partner, watch list screening, anti-bribery and corruption. Communicates quality review results in a manner consistent with department guidelines
• Responsible for supporting the development and execution of strategies that enable the company to comply with anti-money laundering programs. Drives process improvements and identifies risk mitigation opportunities
• Ability to pivot, as directed, within the team to perform accurate and detailed reviews while maintaining or exceeding average daily output
• Participates in internal and external training opportunities, team/department meetings, and industry peer groups to maintain advanced awareness of Financial Crimes Compliance Operations and industry knowledge

Qualifications You'll Need
The Basics

• Bachelors Business Administration and Management, Finance and Law
• 6+ years' Experience in AML, ABAC, Fraud, Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Analysis, or related field
• In Lieu of Education 8+ years' experience in AML, ABAC, Fraud, Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Analysis, or related field

Physical and Cognitive Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by federal, state, and local laws:

• Primarily remain in a stationary position.
• No required movement about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job.
• Primarily performed indoors in an office setting.
• Ability to operate office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator.

Bonus Points If You Have

• 8+ years of experience in AML, ABAC, Fraud, Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Analysis, or related field
• Other: CAMS, CGSS, TRACE, CAFP, CFE Certification, other

Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis .
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Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Apr-27-2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.
Compensation:
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $77,500.00 to $131,500.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurances
• Recognition Program
• Education Assistance
• Commuter Benefits
• Family Support Programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com .
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All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights)
Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email [email protected] . Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.
At Discover, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace through our Fair Chance Hiring practices. Fair Chance Hiring means that we base our hiring decisions on an applicant's qualifications rather than their criminal record. All our positions are subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Our applicants go through a background check, and we follow all applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance ( LA County Fair Chance ).
Positions marked as remote eligible are limited to remote locations within the country in which the position is based.
Applicants must be 18 or older at the time of hire.