Senior Investigative Specialist- Operations

About the role

This is a unique opportunity to step into a highly visible, high-impact role at the center of financial crime risk management. As a Senior Investigative Specialist, you will lead complex investigations that directly protect the firm, its clients, and its reputation.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex investigations end-to-end, including high-risk escalations and regulatory reporting
• Analyze transactions and client activity to identify trends, patterns, and suspicious behavior
• Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) and assess subpoenas and escalations
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, business teams, and external agencies to support investigations
• Recommend process and control improvements to mitigate risk
• Support SAR decisioning and filings in alignment with regulatory requirements
• Help drive consistency in investigative practices and standards
• Share expertise through training and collaboration with teammates

Requirements

• A high school diploma required
• 4+ years in financial services, fraud, BSA/AML, audit, or risk
• Strong knowledge of BSA/AML, OFAC, and financial services operations
• Experience with complex investigations and transaction analysis
• Strong analytical and risk-based decision-making skills
• Ability to manage escalations and work with internal partners and regulators
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• CAMS, CFE, or similar certification
• Experience with SAR filings, EDD, and subpoenas
• Knowledge of brokerage/banking operations or forensic accounting
• Experience partnering with Legal, Compliance, and law enforcement
• Ability to identify trends and drive process improvements

Benefits

Edward Jones offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness)
• Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage (provided at no cost to associates)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account
• 10 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism
• Eligibility for bonuses and profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.

Schedule

Edward Jones associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing.