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Lead Financial Crimes Investigator
Lead Financial Crimes Investigator-June 2024
Riverwoods
Jun 10, 2026
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About Lead Financial Crimes Investigator

  Discover. A brighter future.

  With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.

  Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

  Job Description:

  Responsible for performing various detailed and accurate investigations 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. Investigator is responsible for reviewing customer/partner demographics, transactional activity, watchlist alert matches, automated and manual referrals of customer/partners for unusual activity, and potential bribery or corruption activities in accordance with multiple regulatory requirements. Obtains necessary supporting documentation for reviews and investigations and reviews internal source systems, third-party investigative tools, as well as any other applicable sources. Files reporting items such as Sanctions True Matches, FinCEN 314a matches, or Suspicious Activity Reports. Supports the maintenance 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 to management.

  Responsibilities:

  Conducts thorough investigation and analysis of customer/partner demographic information and account relationships, transaction activity and irregularities, and internal/external research to make risk-based decisions related to list screening, customer/partner due diligence, and potential fraud and/or suspicious activityResponsible for supporting the development and execution of strategies that enable the company main compliance with anti-money laundering programs. Drives process improvements and identifies risk mitigation opportunities. Reviews automated and manual referrals of unusual activityPerforms various reviews to ensure compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and other applicable Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) laws and regulationsPrepares accurate and detailed written investigation findings and report submissions. Determines if additional tasks are required, account closure recommendations or customer/partner contactAbility to pivot, as directed, within Financial Crimes Operations to perform accurate and detailed reviews while maintaining or exceeding average daily output and quality review scoresParticipates in internal and external training opportunities, team/department meetings, and industry peer groups to maintain advanced awareness of Financial Crimes Operations and industry knowledge

  Minimum Qualifications

  At a minimum, here's what we need from you:

  Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or Law6+ years' experience with Experience in AML, ABAC, Fraud, Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Analysis, or related fieldIn lieu of a degree, 8 + years' experience with experience in AML, ABAC, Fraud, Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Analysis, or related field

  Preferred Qualifications

  If we had our say, we'd also look for:

  8+ years of experience in AML, ABAC, Fraud, Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Analysis, or relatedCAMS, CGSS, TRACE, CAFP, CFE Certification, other Compliance, Fraud, Audit or related certificationExperience in FIU (AML, Fraud) , KYC (Know Your Customer), ESLS (Enterprise Sanctions List Screening), ABAC (Anti-Bribery Anti-corruption), PS/PD (Payment Services, Partner Due Diligence)

  #IL-RR

  Application Deadline:

  The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Jan-07-2024. 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 $75,500.00 to $127,900.00. 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 LeavePaid Time Off401(k) PlanMedical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings AccountSTD, Life, LTD and AD&DRecognition ProgramEducation AssistanceCommuter BenefitsFamily Support ProgramsEmployee Stock Purchase Plan

  Learn more at MyDiscoverBenefits.com.

  What are you waiting for? Apply today!

  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 committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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)

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