Senior Financial Crimes Investigator (AML)

About the role

AML RightSource is looking for a Senior Financial Crimes Investigator (AML) to work remotely from a designated home workspace. The role involves detecting suspicious financial activity, ensuring regulatory compliance and performing quality control, with the possibility of supervising junior analysts and collaborating with clients to manage financial crime risks. It is an evergreen position with hiring occurring throughout the year.

Key responsibilities

• Identify data anomalies and red flags related to money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud and sanctions violations, and escalate cases for second-level review as appropriate.
• Verify client identities and the purpose of their relationship with the financial institution in line with Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures.
• Perform quality control tasks and submit written work for review by internal and client quality control teams, adjusting it according to feedback.
• Assist with client communication, analysis of production data and development of client-specific aids and training materials.
• Support analysts with workflow and administrative tasks and meet all deadlines and procedures.
• Comply with federal and state laws and regulations, including AML requirements, and company policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree completed.
• Ability to investigate suspicious activity, analyse findings and write detailed Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Strong knowledge of financial or banking industries and related regulations.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed daily production goals, with strong time management and attention to detail.
• Capable of working independently and collaborating within a team.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Quick learner of new technologies and processes.

What we offer

• Salary range of $43,888 - $69,000 annually depending on experience.
• Health, dental, vision and defined contribution retirement plan benefits.
• Paid time off and holidays in accordance with local law.
• Professional development opportunities and a collaborative, globally exposed work environment.

Training is provided virtually during the first three weeks, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM EST. Applications are submitted through the Apply button on the listing; the position is open to qualified candidates on an ongoing basis.