Senior Corporate Security Investigator
Introduction:
Since 1973, East West Bank has served as a pathway to success. With over 120 locations across the U.S. and Asia, we are the premier financial bridge between the East and West. Our teams of experienced, multi-cultural professionals help guide businesses and community members on both sides of the Pacific looking to explore new markets and create new opportunities, and our sustained growth and expertise in industries like real estate, entertainment and media, private equity and venture capital, and high-tech help build sustainable businesses and expand our associates’ potential for career advancement.
Headquartered in California, East West Bank (Nasdaq: EWBC) is a top performing commercial bank with an exclusive focus on the U.S. and Greater China markets. With a strong foundation, and enterprising spirit and a commitment to absolute integrity, East West Bank gives people the confidence to reach further.
Overview:
We are currently seeking a Corporate Security Investigator. The Corporate Security Investigator reports to the Corporate Security Department, Responsible for performing complex investigations related to potential losses and/or suspected criminal activity.Conducts physical security inspections, staff training and I.D. theft reports, Robbery, awareness sessions. Mortgage loan fraud investigations desirable. Documents compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Responsibilities:
- Researches, analyzes and investigates potential criminal activity.
- Prepares and thoroughly documents factual and impartial findings in a timely and professional manner utilizing rules of judicial evidence
- Develops contacts with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies and peers at other financial institutions to facilitate investigations. Represents the bank with state, local and federal court appearances in both criminal and civil matters
- Conducts interviews of a highly sensitive nature with both customers and employees to determine facts and obtain statements in regards to any policy and procedure violations.
- Maintains thorough understanding of current banking regulations and bank policies and procedures that impact the investigation function.
- Documents results of investigations in case management system and meets reporting requirements of both internal and external entities.
- Prepares required reports in compliance with established regulatory guidelines and time frames.
- Compiles data, and maintains necessary records and files to assure efficient and consistent reporting of investigations.
- Conducts proactive training of bank personnel to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and awareness of bank policies.
- Suggests revisions to policies and procedures to facilitate loss prevention and recommends physical security enhancements to protect and safeguard the bank's employees and premises.
- Responds to and evaluates specific threats, robberies or other critical incidents in an expeditious manner and performs other duties as assigned or requested.
- May travel extensively by company or personal vehicle.
- Grants/removes associates’ badge access in all facilities, tracking access card key distribution across the Bank
- Makes recommendations for replacement of physical security equipment
- Understands complex documents such as basic contracts and licenses
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or 5-10 yrs. banking or corporate security experience .Current banking regulations and bank policies
- Professional certification desirable.
- Strong understanding of bank operations, policies and procedures, systems and operating rules
- Complete understanding of bank regulatory and compliance issues
- Experience in programming surveillance systems
- Knowledge of electronic security equipment (burglar alarms, analog cameras, IP cameras, digital video recorders, card access systems, etc.
- Experience in physical security related fields
- Experience troubleshooting physical security issues, including during on-call/non-business hours; 24-7
- Experience in programming access control and security system
The base pay range for this position is USD $80,000.00/Yr. - USD $130,000.00/Yr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.