Job Description

How would you like to join one of the most highly regarded financial institutions in New Jersey with deep roots in the community? Provident is a successful and highly regarded multi-billion-dollar bank that continues to grow with branches in New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and New York. Our longevity is a testament to our commitment to placing our employees, customers, and the communities we serve at the center of all we do. At Provident Bank, we are committed to enhancing our customer and employees’ experience. 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Perform dispositioning of BSA/AML/EDD alerts generated from the anti-money laundering system. Perform monitoring, analysis, mitigation and escalation workflows, and maintain records with appropriate audit trails to be used as support during internal and external audits and regulatory examinations. Support various BSA/AML/EDD related activities, including investigating and researching suspicious activity, monitoring the BSA/AML detection system, coordinating BSA/AML alerts and related activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Investigate and disposition alerts generated from third party software for various types of potential fraud. 
• Escalate alerts warranting further review by the BSA/AML/EDD Investigations team. 
• Assist in communicating with various areas of the organization to perform enhanced investigations.
• Assist in more complex BSA/AML alert dispositions and research.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent written and oral communications skills combined with a demonstrated ability to clearly understand, translate and articulate projects, objectives, goals, schedules and assignments across various personnel and management levels. 
• Ability to work effectively with Bank staff at all levels as well as with outside vendors and regulators. 
• Knowledge of laws applicable to money laundering, to include the BSA, The USA Patriot Act, U.S. Treasury AML guidelines, OFAC requirements and Suspicious Activity Reporting requirements. 
• Experience in banking services, branch operations, risk management or other related functions essential. 
• Ability to work independently and as a team. 
• Superior organizational and analytical skills. Strong time management skills. 
• Must be highly flexible, multi-task oriented, and capable of changing directions based on immediate business demands. 
• Basic Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

EDUCATION: 

• High School diploma or GED plus advanced schooling at the community college or university level in such fields as Criminal Justice, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, etc. 

WORK EXPERIENCE: 

• 18 to 36 months related experience and/or training. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a normal office environment. Noise levels are usually moderate. This position involves travel to customers and property locations.

• Hybrid role involving remote and in-office time.
• Prolonged sitting
• Lifting from 5 to 10 lbs. (printer paper, storage boxes)
• Occasional bending or overhead lifting (storing files or boxes)
• The hazards are mainly those present in a normal office setting

This job description may not be all-inclusive. Employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.

Provident Bank recognizes and supports the importance of creating a socially and culturally diverse employee base. We understand, value, and appreciate the unique perspectives that a diverse workforce can contribute to our organization. We put the employee and the customer at the center of strategy because culture is a critical differentiator for why people choose to work here.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.

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