Financial Crimes Investigations Regional Manager

Triumph Financial
United States, Texas, Dallas
Mar 17, 2025
Job Description Position Summary The Financial Crime Investigations Regional Manager will be a member of the Enterprise Risk & Compliance Team and report directly to the AVP-Financial Crimes Investigations. This role is responsible for managing a team of investigators who carry out transaction monitoring, investigation, and reporting functions to meet regulatory requirements and mitigate risks associated with financial crimes. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Conducts detailed reviews of investigation reports to ensure thoroughness, accuracy, and adherence to legal, regulatory, and internal policies. Ensures that investigative findings are well-documented, properly substantiated, and that conclusions align with available evidence and regulatory expectations. Provides detailed feedback and recommendations to investigation teams to address any gaps or deficiencies identified during the review process. Leads, mentors, and manages a team of investigators, ensuring high standards of performance, professional development, and compliance. Assists management in investigation scorecard development to promote quality assurance Assists management in investigation metric development and maintenance Fosters a culture of excellence within the investigation team, emphasizing accountability, compliance, and quality. Identifies skill gaps and training needs within the team, and collaborate with management and learning and development partners to provide targeted training. Decisions assigned enterprise-wide AML software money laundering and sanctions alerts according to department procedures. Maintains a caseload of investigations and completes SAR narratives in accordance with regulatory expectations. Stays updated on the latest financial crime trends, regulatory changes, and industry best practices to ensure the investigation process is current and compliant. Assists in the preparation of reports to regulators, ensuring that all reporting deadlines are met and the investigations comply with all relevant laws and regulations. Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of all investigation findings, and related documentation. Participates in BSA/AML/CIP/OFAC quality control reviews, audits, and exams by compiling requested items and producing various reports. Participates in meetings necessary to promote efficiency and prioritizing tasks across the Enterprise Risk & Compliance Team. Partners with various lines of business in an effort to fully understand customer relationships. Maintains a current understanding of AML/CFT (BSA), money laundering terrorism financing and sanctions issues. Maintains strict confidentiality over customer information. Other duties as assigned. Experience & Education Bachelor's degree in business preferred or a combination of banking experience and/or degree. More than 2 years in writing and preparing SARs in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. More than 2 years financial industry experience preferably in AML/CFT (BSA) compliance and/or risk management. Extensive knowledge of AML/CFT (BSA)/USA Patriot Act/OFAC/CIP regulatory requirements for financial institutions preferred. Experience in writing procedures and/or process documents is required. Working knowledge of Financial Crime Risk Manager a plus but not required. Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering (ACAMS) or equivalent certification is a plus but not required. Skills & Abilities Required Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills, and must be able to multi-task and complete projects on time. Organized, detail-oriented, self-starter with the ability to work independently or in teams. Computer literate; proficiency in spreadsheet and database reporting applications; Microsoft Office Suite/internet navigation skills including proficiency with internet search engines. Ability to understand and analyze specific transactions and trends within customer accounts. Fundamental knowledge of general banking principles, philosophies, and operations. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships both internally and externally. Ability to make tough decisions and provide clear direction under pressure. Resilience and the ability to handle challenges while keeping the team focused. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here may be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic). Ability to work in a confined area. Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Occasional stooping or kneeling may be necessary. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and telephone. Specific vision abilities are required by this job due to computer work. Light to moderate lifting is required. Regular, predictable attendance is required. #LI-JH1