Chief, Anti-Money Laundering Section, CM-0301-00 (Public) Job in Washington, DC

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

• Establishes, maintains, and enhances liaison relationships to ensure consistent implementation and enforcement of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). Relationships with the following agencies are most critical in this objective: Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the Departments of Treasury, the Federal Banking Agencies, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and Federal law enforcement (as necessary).
• Ensures FDIC compliance with all provisions of the information-sharing memorandum of understanding between FDIC and the FinCEN and between the FDIC and OFAC.
• Develops and delivers Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) presentations and provides guidance to a variety of audiences regarding policy, supervisory, regulatory, and enforcement matters.
• Reviews Reports of Examination of FDIC-supervised institutions with significant AML/CFT program deficiencies and ensures that appropriate formal enforcement actions are initiated, in consultation with the Legal Division. Evaluates whether sufficient remediation has occurred, and ensures termination of formal enforcement actions where appropriate.
• Provides audit coverage of Regional Office activities regarding AML/CFT examination and enforcement procedures to ensure consistency with FDIC policies.
• Briefs Washington and Regional staff and management on AML/CFT policy, rulemaking, and enforcement matters prior to implementation or execution of an action, including the enforcement of criminal statutes affecting the affairs of insured financial institutions.
• Supervises the development of AML/CFT briefing materials for Division management and the Board of Directors regarding operating policies and procedures, specific regulations, or other matters as requested.
• Supervises the review of conclusions and recommendations associated with AML/CFT audits conducted by the Office of the Inspector General or the General Accounting Office regarding operational policies and procedures.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management authority and performs the full range of performance management duties, to include planning, assigning, and reviewing work products of subordinates; establishing guidelines and performance expectations; and, evaluating work performance and providing feedback to others on their performance. Identifies training and developmental needs for staff and provides regular recognition of staff. Works in collaboration with the appropriate Human Resources and Legal staff to administer disciplinary action. Hears and resolves grievances or other disputes as appropriate. Approves/ disapproves requests for leave, telework, travel, training, etc.
• Ensures that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), employee development, employee performance, and other personnel plans, processes, and programs are executed equitably consistent with Corporate policy, legal requirements, and the mission of the Division; organizes, coordinates, and manages the work of diverse teams of employees by assigning work, developing employee skills, assessing/monitoring employee performance, and promoting inclusion.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Employment Conditions.

Registration with the Selective Service.

U.S. Citizenship is required.  

Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) required.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Applicant tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and will be subject to random drug tests.

Must be able to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of security clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Employee may be relocated to any duty location to meet management needs.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

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Next steps

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