This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more.

Role Description

The FIU Analyst/Conduct will be responsible for assisting with FIU related functions such as analysis, investigation and disposition of alerts generated from the bank’s automated surveillance monitoring software, complete case investigations, and prepare SAR filings. Assist with various functions within the FIU department, such as case management, project implementation, and other tasks assigned by the bank’s Chief BSA Officer.

• Analyze internal accounts for fraudulent or suspicious activity through the use of various reports and alerts generated by the bank’s automated surveillance system.
• Conduct internal investigations and research to identify fraudulent or suspicious transactions based on evidence to mitigate reputational or financial risk and determine whether regulatory reporting is warranted.
• Interview witnesses/suspects and record interview notes.
• Perform forensic research using technology and bank systems including reviews of surveillance footage to determine root cause and quantify risk/exposure.
• Process internal alerts by making a determination to clear or escalate for further investigation based on an analysis of findings.
• Work with internal management and communicate findings, recognizing opportunities for addressing improvements in systems, processes, or procedures to mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with the Bank’s InfoSec department to discover how frauds occur.
• Work with federal, state, and local law enforcement as necessary.
• Document all findings in a centralized case management system to ensure complete documentation is secured and maintained as required by law.
• Communicate with Bank personnel and management on CDD/EDD deficiencies detected during the account monitoring process.
• Maintain proficiency in all aspects of BSA/AML compliance and Fraud trends; attend FIU training as assigned by the Chief BSA Officer.
• Adhere to all provisions of SouthState Bank policies and procedures, including the confidentiality policy, code of ethics and BSA/AML/OFAC policies and procedures.
• Accept other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) and/or CAFP (Certified AML and Fraud Professional) required or willingness to obtain within two years.
• Minimum 5 years advanced experience in a Fraud and/or BSA/AML related position in a financial institution.
• Significant experience with completing suspicious activity reports.
• Ability to interface with all business lines and legal entities and people of varying level, title and knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented and proficient with PC work, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other varying software if/as needed.

Requirements

• On-line required annual training and FIU/financial crimes training as assigned by the Chief BSA Officer.

Training Requirements/Classes

• New Employee Orientation
• PC Navigator, Web Director, Verafin, Excel, Adobe and other systems/software as required.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Must be able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to effectively access and interpret information on computer screens, documents, reports, and cash denominations, and identify customers.

Travel

This position may require travel.

Salary Information

In accordance with Colorado law: Colorado pay for this position is anticipated to be between $48,647.00 - $77,710.00, actual offers to be determined based on applicant’s skills, experience and education.

Application Deadline

While the anticipated deadline for the job posting is 04-04-2026, we encourage you to submit your application as we may still consider qualified candidates beyond this date.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans.