Job Description

Job Opportunity

Guided by our company Purpose of "Inspiring well-being for our colleagues, consumers, and communities," we are committed to building a best-in-class Law Department.

We drive a high-performance culture across our Legal, Compliance, and Government Affairs functions, aligned to "what" we deliver (i.e., our goals and objectives) and "how" we demonstrate our values and behaviors while focusing on the customer. We do this through leveraging a series of core capabilities, which includes accountability, interpersonal effectiveness, ability to demonstrate business savvy, being a subject matter expert, all while supporting the Law Department's Mission to be a trusted advocate and advisor to drive strategic solutions that advance Guardian's purpose, priorities, and values.

Do you want to be part of a collaborative team?

You will:

• Conduct all aspects of complex internal and external investigations including interpreting allegations, collecting relevant data in support of fact finding and analysis, conducting detailed investigative interviews of witnesses and targets, and drawing sound conclusions based on thorough assessments and development of facts.
• Analyze customer information, financial data, transaction records and patterns to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities.
• Ability to spot trends, red flags, suspicions of money laundering and fraud through the review of automated alert scenarios and manual exception reports and timely escalate concerns for further investigation.
• Collaborate with external vendors, such as private investigators, law enforcement, and forensic experts to support investigations and ensure the accuracy and credibility of evidence.
• Prepare comprehensive investigative reports, including findings, recommendations, corrective actions and required regulatory filings, including, but not limited to, Suspicious Activity Reports and state fraud reporting.
• Provide subject matter expertise to business partners. Assist in developing fraud controls, fraud monitoring and developing processes and procedures to identify and prevent misconduct.
• Assist in the completion of periodic anti-financial crimes risk assessments and related action plans.
• Use and perform quality assurance testing on industry databases, systems, and reports to accurately monitor transactions in real time.
• Assist in anti-financial crimes trainings.

You have:

• Minimum 3-5 years' recent experience in financial services fraud investigations.
• Series 7 and CAMS and/or CFE designation strongly preferred (or willingness to obtain certification within 18 months of employment).
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in business, finance, accounting, or related field.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and emerging trends in financial crimes.
• Knowledge of financial services products.
• Experience performing complex financial crimes fraud investigations and building robust anti-financial crimes programs.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Proven ability to conduct thorough and complete investigations across multiple business lines with minimal oversight.
• Regularly demonstrate initiative, curiosity and the ability to multitask and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Strong analytical, data analysis and presentation skills, as well as excellent problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking skills.
• Proven ability to obtain responses and supporting documentation from financial representatives and business partners when sending requests for information during an investigation.
• Experience using various anti-financial crimes systems, platforms and investigative tools [e.g., LexisNexis, Dow Jones, FraudShare, Social Media, Google].
• Detailed knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to anti-money laundering and anti-fraud requirements, including the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) programs and requirements, and state-specific anti-fraud regulations.

Location / Travel:

• Hybrid role: 3 days a week in the office, 2 days WFH. Locations: Bethlehem, PA; Hudson Yards, NYC; or Pittsfield MA office

Salary Range: $57,330.00 - $94,185.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian's Purpose to inspire well-being we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com.

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.

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