The OFAC AML Compliance Intern will assist the team with OFAC clearing duties, including dispositioning potential matches of new customers against OFAC and negative news lists. The intern will learn OFAC and BSA regulations.
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Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review and disposition potential matches generated by our OFAC and negative news screening tools.
• Review new customer alerts and compare the information provided by the customer against the information in the alert to determine whether it is actual match.
• Request additional customer information from business units, as necessary, to assist in dispositioning potential matches.
• Escalate any actual matches identified to the management for appropriate action.
• Intern will learn OFAC and BSA regulations and how to analyze and evaluate information from a variety of sources.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to be resourceful and work independently.
• Exceptional time management, analytical, problem-solving, and researching skills.

• High School Diploma or GED and enrollment in a 2 or 4-year degree program.
• Enrollment in a 4-year college or university with a concentration in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field preferred.

Valley National Bank is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.