Financial Crimes Compliance Specialist

Direct hire, full-time role with a growing and reputable financial services organization.

About the role

An excellent opportunity for an analytical and detail-oriented professional looking to build a career in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Financial Crimes Compliance, and Risk Management.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess customer, account, and transactional activity for suspicious or unusual behavior.
• Identify, investigate, and escalate potential red flags associated with anti-money laundering (AML) typologies and financial crimes risks.
• Conduct internal system research, open-source investigations, negative news searches, and client due diligence reviews.
• Analyze customer profiles and transactional data to support compliance investigations.
• Document investigative findings and observations clearly and concisely within AML review templates and case management systems.
• Recommend whether additional review, escalation, or reporting is warranted based on investigative findings.
• Support compliance monitoring efforts and maintain thorough case documentation.
• Collaborate with compliance, risk, fraud, and operational teams to ensure regulatory requirements are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in AML, BSA, KYC, financial crimes, fraud investigation, compliance, banking operations, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to interpret transactional data.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear and concise case narratives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Knowledge of AML regulations, sanctions screening, customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), or suspicious activity monitoring is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.
• Access to free online training.