Financial Crimes Investigator (Entry Level)

About the role

AML RightSource, a technology-enabled managed services firm focused on fighting financial crime, is hiring an Entry Level Financial Crimes Investigator. No prior experience is required: comprehensive training is provided to build a career in financial crime compliance. The position is remote, from a designated home workspace, and covers reviewing transactions, identifying suspicious activity and supporting Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor transactional activity to identify potential suspicious activity
• Verify client identities and assess their relationships with financial institutions for KYC purposes
• Interpret and implement client-operating policies related to financial data
• Identify data anomalies and red flags for money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud and sanctions violations, and escalate them for second-level review
• Write clear, concise reports summarizing findings and recommendations
• Use basic Excel functions and Microsoft and internet applications for analysis
• Follow timeframes and procedures, submit work for internal quality control review and adjust it based on feedback
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, company policies and client requirements related to anti-money laundering

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree completed
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to learn quickly
• Analytical mindset, attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, adapt to feedback and identify process improvements
• English-speaking; applicants needing employment immigration sponsorship are not considered

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with other Office tools
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, filtering, sorting) and strong research skills are a plus

What we offer

• Pay of $40,000, rising to $42,000 after the first 90 days if performance expectations are met
• Health, dental, vision and defined contribution retirement plan benefits
• Paid time off and holidays in line with local law
• Professional development opportunities and a collaborative, globally exposed environment

The schedule is virtual during the first three weeks of training, Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM EST, then core hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; hiring happens throughout the year.