Job Description

The Senior Counsel for Investigations will report into the Compliance and Investigations team in the Corporate Legal Department. The attorney holding this position will be responsible for conducting internal investigations related to potential violations of criminal and civil laws, and handling investigative subpoenas from law enforcement agencies and related internal investigations

The primary responsibility in this position will be to handle in-depth investigations into complex matters of significance to the Bank. An investigation may be initiated as a result of: a law enforcement inquiry; a matter discovered by one of the Banks internal financial, fraud, or corporate security investigators; a Congressional inquiry; a matter brought to the General Counsels Office attention by a Compliance or AML Compliance officer, including as a result of a suspected violation Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering statute or regulation; a referral from a senior manager in one of the Banks businesses; or a referral from the Banks Ethics Office.

The Senior Counsel for Investigations must be able to analyze financial and other records; apply applicable laws and regulations to the specific inquiry or matter; draft necessary memoranda, summaries or other written summaries and reports; and communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner. The candidate for this position should have significant experience conducting investigations. Knowledge of USA PATRIOT ACT requirements and anti-money laundering or other regulatory experience in the financial services industry is highly desirable; previous government experience is a plus.

Solid judgment is an absolute requisite. Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills are critical as the individual in this position will have regular contact with senior business managers, senior compliance officers, attorneys, law enforcement professionals and regulators. The Senior Counsel for Investigations also must be someone who is comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced corporate setting.

Qualifications:

JD is required.

3-5 years experience as a practicing attorney, with significant experience in conducting investigations

Former position as an Assistant United States Attorney, as an Inspector General or equivalent, or as a state or local prosecutor preferred

Proven ability to work with other compliance and/or investigative professionals

Comfort dealing with senior business managers, attorneys, law enforcement professionals, internal investigators, and regulators on a daily basis

Highly-motivated self-starter who will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced working environment

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Job Family Group:

Legal

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Job Family:

General Legal

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