• Monitor and investigate AML alerts generated across multiple program partners. • Conduct due diligence and ongoing monitoring of cannabis clients • Prepare partner marijuana specific SAR reports in accordance with FinCEN’s guidance in distinguishing limited filings, priority filings, and termination filings • Support the development and calibration of transaction monitoring rules tailored to specific typologies • Administer the end-to-end CRB onboarding and ongoing monitoring, including cannabis specific reviews, license verifications, and beneficial ownership analysis • Conduct regular CRB account reviews – validating cash deposits, sales activity, and transaction patterns consistent with licensed operations • Support partner bank regulatory examinations and internal/external audits; prepare materials and respond to examiner inquiries • Monitor and investigate alerts related to negative news, OFAC and PEP screening, and license violations

• Conducts holistic reviews of client relationships; assesses risks related to Sanctions, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption • Analyzes complex data sets to proactively identify leads; prepares suspicious activity reports (SARs) • Recommends demarketing clients, as appropriate; creates supporting documentation in compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements • Integrates the broader organizational context into advice and solutions within own area

• Conducts investigations of financial crime • Analyzes evidence relating to AML and terrorist financing • Prepares suspicious activity reports (SARs) • Collaborates with law enforcement and regulatory bodies

Role Description Responsible for playing an important role within the Financial Crimes Compliance group by performing Quality Control oversight of alert assessments, case investigations, EDD reviews, and/or SAR reviews. This role will ensure the Bank performs effective QC oversight, identifying, documenting, reporting and tracking regulatory and policy violations as well as significant risk issues to the Investigations team supervisor and other AML Management. Performs other projects and duties as assigned. - Conduct reviews of alert assessments, case investigations, EDD reviews, and/or SAR reviews and other documents as a secondary control to determine appropriate analysis was performed. - Perform CTR reviews and/or approvals. - Report and track quality control results. - Determine necessary follow-up action relating to findings resulting from quality control reviews. - Draft quality control scorecards to report summaries to management. - Provide feedback to AML operations staff as well as management. - Provide coaching and training to AML operations staff on QC and industry topics periodically. - Act as the Bank's designated mandated reporter with regard to Elder Financial Exploitation reports by state. - Perform QC reviews on department reports as needed. - Analyze and communicate proposed enhancements to address identified risks or gaps in processes. - Stay current with money laundering and terrorist financing behaviors, trends, patterns and typologies. - Stay current with rules, laws and regulations. Qualifications - Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. - Working knowledge of a bank operating environment and applicable systems preferred. - Working knowledge and understanding of BSA/AML rules, laws and regulations including the USA PATRIOT Act. - Sound oral and written communication skills. - Sound critical thinking ability. - Sound analytical, problem solving and organizational skills. - Ability to be a self-starter. - Ability to build relationships. Requirements - 2 – 5 years direct AML experience required. - Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Criminal Justice or related field required. - Certified Anti-Money Laundering (CAMS) certification strongly preferred. Benefits - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Ameris Bank absorbs a major portion of the cost of healthcare. You become eligible for coverage on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. - Life Insurance provided at no additional cost to employees. - Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage. - Long-Term Disability Coverage. - Paid Sick and Vacation Leave. - 11 Holidays. - Volunteer/Service Day. - Employee Stock Purchase Plan. - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Ameris Bank matches 50% of your first 8% of contributions to the plan. - Flexible Spending Accounts. - Health Savings Account. - Health Reimbursement Arrangement. - Supplemental Life & Other Insurance Plans. - Identity Theft Protection. - Pet Insurance. - Legal Insurance. - Employee Assistance Program. - Employee Advocacy Program. - Tickets at Work (Entertainment discounts for Ameris Bank Employees). - AT&T Employee Discount. - Wellness Discounts for Medical Premiums and Other Rewards. - Employee Referral Incentive. - Education Assistance. - Employee Resource Groups.