Experienced AML Investigator - Financial Crime (Remote)
$43,888–$69,000 year
RemoteUnited States or Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
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 and analyzing production data, and provide independent support to analysts with workflow items. 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 while contributing 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.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- 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
- Proven ability to consistently meet and exceed daily production goals, demonstrating strong time management skills, attention to detail, and the capacity to prioritize tasks effectively
- 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
- Receptive to feedback and able to implement changes effectively
- Quick learner with adaptability to new technologies and processes
- Candidates who reside within 40 miles of one of our office locations may be required for a fully in-office schedule if requested by the client
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to lead investigations, with the possibility of supervising junior analysts
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