Summary: Dime Community Bank is hiring a Senior Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Analyst based at its Headquarters in Hauppauge, Long Island or Corporate Office in Whitestone, Queens. The Senior EDD Analyst will assist the KYC-EDD Program Manager in the administration of the high-risk customer Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) program, a part of Dime’s BSA/AML/OFAC program. The Senior EDD Analyst will perform analysis of complex financial transactions and additional due diligence as required for high-risk customers, and as otherwise directed by the KYC-EDD Program Manager. This role will also provide guidance and quality assurance for the EDD Analysts as needed. Ideal candidates will be able to perform complex reviews and investigations for high-risk customers, including, but not limited to: Alternative Investments (e.g., hedge funds), non-U.S./Internationally focused businesses, Non-Bank Financial Institutions, Cannabis-related business activity.

Salary commensurate with experience, ranging from $70,000 to $85,000 annually. The exact compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, education, training, licensure and certifications, and location.

All applicants must attach a recent resume. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

• Perform timely Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews for higher risk customers in accordance with established procedures.
• Conduct negative news searches on entities and beneficial owners.
• Contact branches for additional information needed to explain activity that has been identified as potentially unusual or suspicious.
• Identify and refer potentially suspicious activity for further investigation by grouping the suspect transactions and gathering supporting documentation.
• Complete investigations of potentially unusual or suspicious transactions by preparing and/or finalizing an investigation narrative and gathering supporting documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Perform complex reviews and investigations for high-risk customers, including, but not limited to: Alternative Investments (e.g., hedge funds), non-U.S./Internationally focused businesses, Non-Bank Financial Institutions, Cannabis-related business activity.
• Prepare SARs in accordance with departmental procedures and templates.
• Perform Subpoena reviews as directed and in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Assist in maintaining departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist with BSA/AML Compliance training development and updates for new employees and other Bank departments.
• Gather and provide data for quarterly Compliance Committee of the Board reports and updating of the Bank’s BSA/AML and OFAC Risk Assessments.
• Any other duties or special projects as assigned by BSA Management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job experience required.
• Minimum five years’ experience in the financial services industry, of which at least three years must be BSA/AML/OFAC compliance analysis and investigation experience.
• General understanding of BSA/AML and OFAC laws, regulations, and guidance.
• The ability to understand, interpret, convey, and implement the requirements of pertinent laws and regulations is essential.
• Must exhibit the ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with other business units in a professional manner.
• Strong transactional research, analytical, multitasking, and problem-solving skills required.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), organizational, and follow-up skills are necessary.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• CAMS certification a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)