Examination Specialist (Special Activities), CG-0570-14

This position is located in the Division of Risk Management Supervision of the FDIC and serves as a subject matter expert providing guidance to field staff, case managers, and Regional Office management on matters pertaining to: Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism; Office of Foreign Assets Control/sanctions; assessment of civil money penalties; and investigations and responsibilities as authorized under Sections 10(c) and 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

Serves as a point of contact with the Financial Crimes Section, the local OIG office, and Legal Division, and provides guidance to bank personnel regarding Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) as part of Anti-Money Laundering(AML) / Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) supervisory activities. Keeps informed of current events related to money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions, and other suspicious activity. Reviews and analyzes field staff-prepared Civil Money Penalties (CMP) referrals, reports of investigations where AML/CFT issues were identified and applications submitted by banks. Prepares recommendations for informal actions and actions for AML/CFT findings/violations as well as Individual Section 19i Waiver Applications for signature/submission to the Washington Office. Functions as the point of contact for the local OIG and the Region's Legal Division to facilitate referrals to other law enforcement agencies. Develops and applies unique or extensive analysis techniques and methods to gather and review information necessary to make an informed decision as to the appropriateness of filing a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR). Utilizes and provides guidance to the field staff on the use of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen) portal to submit data and perform queries. Makes presentations at seminars, meetings, and other training events to bank industry groups and provides training to FDIC and state agencies when required.

Completion Of Financial Disclosure May Be Required. Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required

There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.