Senior Financial Crimes Investigator (AML)

About the role

AML RightSource, a technology-enabled managed services firm helping financial institutions, FinTechs and corporations with AML/BSA, transaction monitoring, KYC, EDD and risk management, is hiring a Senior Financial Crimes Investigator (AML) on a remote basis. The role involves detecting suspicious financial activity, ensuring regulatory compliance and performing quality control, with the possibility of supervising junior analysts. 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 creation 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

Training is provided virtually during the first three weeks, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM EST. Work must be done from a designated home workspace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; the company does not consider candidates needing employment immigration sponsorship.