Job description
Join the Hartford Courant/Fox 61 Top Workplace for 9 Years in a Row - #1 in 2017 & 2019!OVERALL OBJECTIVE
Conduct complex financial internal and external investigations regarding improper or illegal activity relative to the Bank. Investigations will include, but not be limited to, theft, fraud and cyber related matters. Operate in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and statutes. Provide a frontline resource for both branch managers and branch personnel in solving and rectifying issues and problems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Conduct and participate in complex investigations of security violations, both internal and external, such as forgeries, bank robberies, check kiting, check counterfeiting, identity theft, ATM fraud, cyber related incidents and other civil and criminal activities involving the Bank. Document investigations and activities in clear concise written reports. Prepare reports in such a manner that they will be acceptable for presentation to Executive Management and for criminal/civil court presentation. Independently takes appropriate actions, considering criminal prosecution and legal options. Files Suspicious Activity Reports as required.
2. Initiate and sign criminal complaints on behalf of the bank resulting in court prosecution.
3. In the absence of the Bank’s Security Manager, perform Bank Security Program responsibilities and decision-making.
4. Continually review existing policies and procedures that are designed to detect and prevent illegal, fraudulent and improper activities. Recommend revisions of existing policies and procedures and assist in composing new policies and procedures to improve effectiveness and limit security risk.
5. Become familiar with and understand the Bank’s Security Program. To enforce that program during the normal course of business. Report exceptions to the Security Director.
6. Perform security training of employees at the various departments and branches as required. Keeps employees informed as to the latest regulations and events concerning security. Compose and disseminate security alerts when necessary.
7. Perform security inspections at Bank facilities.
8. Must possess, develop and maintain strong working relationships and act as a liaison with law enforcement, investigative and judicial agencies on a Federal, State and local level as well as fraud investigators from other financial institutions. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with these agencies.
9. Inspect branch security systems to ensure that existing systems are operating and are in good condition. Advise and instruct branch personnel regarding operation of security equipment.
10. Liaison with Liberty Bank Information Security to conduct cyber related cases and investigation.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
1. Complete other related tasks as assigned in a timely and efficient manner.
2. Act as a liaison to the Bank’s attorneys in preparing and presenting civil cases to them and to assist them with court testimony.
3. Act as a resource to Bank employees should they have security related problems or concerns and to refer any situations to the Security Officer as appropriate.
4. Represent the security function in both internal and external committees as required.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
- Ten years of formal law enforcement training or experience to include knowledge of complex investigatory methods, advanced interviewing techniques, general security, physical security devices, cyber related investigations, theft, and fraud issues; or at least ten years of experience in a financial services industry corporate security department, to include knowledge of, training in, and compliance with multiple banking regulations.
- Must be familiar with operation of a computer in a windows based environment. Must be experienced with basic word-processing functions. Must be familiar with spreadsheet software.
- Must have strong communications skills both verbal and written. Must have the ability to effectively interact with all levels of Bank management.
- Must be highly organized and able to work independently and initiate investigations and work projects. Must have excellent analytical skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience in related field is required.
Formal training in banking security and regulatory issues is desirable.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS
The incumbent must frequently traverse the department, as well as other departments within the facility. The ability to operate a motor vehicle and independently travel between all branch locations and police departments throughout the Liberty Bank system. Must be able to respond to Bank issues during and after prescribed Bank hours. The ability to effectively convey, exchange and interpret information with both internal and external customers is required. Must be able to operate a computer for accessing, retrieving, input and extraction of data. Must be able to become familiar and operate all internal data bases for investigative purposes. Must be able to operate other general office equipment such as a telephone and copier. Must be able to occasionally examine and interpret documents, identification, currency, coin and negotiable instruments. Strong reasoning ability is essential for a full understanding of a specialized body of knowledge. Incumbent must be able to analyze information derived from that body of knowledge and effectively apply it in decision-making. Must be able to locate access and apply new information within this field. Must be able to perform duties in an environment that results in frequent stoppage of certain tasks to respond in prompt manner to internal and external customers.
Frequent travel between work locations during the workday is required.
COMPLIANCE
Adheres to applicable federal and state regulations and Bank policies and procedures, including OFAC, BSA, PATRIOT Act, Privacy, and consumer protection regulations pertaining to incumbent’s business line.
Completes required training (on-line and in-person) by set due dates.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability, protected veteran status.
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