Experienced AML Investigator - Financial Crimes (Hybrid)
About the role
This position offers independence and decision-making authority in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Identify data anomalies and red flags related to money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and sanctions violations, escalating cases for second-level review as appropriate.
- Verify client identities to understand the nature and purpose of their relationship with the financial institution, ensuring compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures.
- Perform quality control (QC) tasks as needed.
- Assist with advanced responsibilities, including client communication, analyzing production data, and developing client-specific aids and training materials.
- Provide independent support to analysts with workflow items and administrative tasks as they arise.
- Submit written work for review by internal and client quality control teams, make necessary adjustments based on feedback, and apply insights to future work.
- Meet all designated deadlines and procedures to ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks.
- Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
- Comply with all relevant federal and state laws, regulations, and guidance, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements, as well as company policies, procedures, and client expectations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- At least 2-3 years of relevant AML/BSA experience.
- Ability to thoroughly investigate potentially suspicious activities, analyze findings, and prepare detailed Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in compliance with regulatory requirements and clients’ internal policies.
- Strong knowledge of financial or banking industries and related regulations and laws.
- Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to produce narrative or written summaries clearly synthesizing recommendations and conclusions.
- Prioritize tasks effectively, demonstrate strong time management skills, attention to detail, and proven ability to consistently meet and exceed daily production goals.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies.
- Capable of multitasking, working independently, and collaborating as part of a team to establish cooperative and productive working relationships.
- Able to implement changes effectively and be a quick learner with adaptability to new technologies and processes.
Company-Provided Training
Virtual participation from home, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM EST. Full attendance and active engagement are required throughout this period.
Core Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time (subject to operational needs).
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $43,888 - $69,000 annually (based on experience)
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and defined contribution retirement plan benefits
- Paid time off and holidays (in accordance with local law)
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative work environment with global exposure
About Us
AML RightSource is the leading technology-enabled managed services firm focused on fighting financial crime. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, we operate globally as a trusted partner to financial institutions, FinTechs, and corporations. Our team of 7,000+ compliance professionals combines expertise, technology, and consulting to help clients with AML/BSA, transaction monitoring, KYC, EDD, and risk management. Together, we are Reimagining Compliance.
Contact
If your background aligns, a member of our team will reach out to discuss next steps. Applications may be submitted via the 'Apply' button above.
AML RightSource will not consider applicants requiring employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that AML RightSource will not support any CPT, OPT, STEM OPT plans, F-1, H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job profitability, etc.