AML/BSA Manager

We are looking for an experienced AML/BSA Manager to lead teams supporting financial crimes compliance work in Denver, Colorado. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a hands-on leader who can guide investigators, maintain strong quality standards, and keep delivery on track across active engagements. The role combines people leadership, investigative oversight, and performance management in a fast-paced compliance environment. Responsibilities: • Direct investigators and senior investigators across concurrent financial crimes compliance assignments, ensuring consistent execution and strong client service. • Coach team members through regular feedback, mentoring, and performance discussions to strengthen investigative quality and career growth. • Track daily output, attendance, case aging, and turnaround expectations to keep workloads balanced and deadlines on schedule. • Lead recurring team reviews, calibration sessions, and operational meetings to address obstacles, reinforce standards, and improve results. • Distribute casework through the designated case management platform and adjust assignments based on volume, complexity, and team capacity. • Evaluate escalated matters before submission, confirming that investigative conclusions and supporting rationale meet required standards. • Complete case reviews and personally close a defined volume of investigations each day while maintaining accuracy and documentation quality. • Analyze quality control findings and decision-testing outcomes to identify root causes and recommend process improvements. • Prepare status reports, metrics summaries, and project updates for stakeholders while promoting a collaborative and accountable team environment. • At least 5 years of leadership experience with direct oversight of investigative or compliance-focused teams. • At least 5 years of experience in risk, compliance, anti-money laundering, bank secrecy, financial crimes, or related typology-based investigations. • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in financial services, investigations, law enforcement, or a related discipline. • Strong knowledge of AML/BSA principles, transaction monitoring practices, alert review, and suspicious activity identification. • Demonstrated ability to make sound escalation decisions and recommend regulatory filings based on investigative findings. • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office applications, and data analysis used to support case review and reporting. • Excellent analytical, research, writing, and decision-making skills, with the ability to detect anomalies across large data sets. • Certifications such as CAMS or similar credentials are preferred, along with experience leading teams in high-volume operational environments. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.