AML Investigator

We are seeking a detail-oriented AML Investigator to conduct Level 1 alert reviews and support financial crimes compliance efforts within a high-volume, production-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in AML, BSA, risk, compliance, or financial crimes and possess strong analytical and investigative skills.

This role requires the ability to review large volumes of transaction activity, identify potential risk indicators, exercise sound judgment, and make clear, well-supported decisions. The successful candidate will be comfortable working toward daily production goals while maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Level 1 reviews and investigations of transaction monitoring alerts for potentially suspicious activity.
• Analyze customer and transaction information to identify unusual activity, patterns, trends, and potential financial crime risks.
• Complete a high volume of investigations while consistently meeting established daily production and quality metrics.
• Determine whether alerts can be closed or should be escalated for additional investigation based on findings.
• Identify activity that may warrant escalation for potential Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) consideration.
• Conduct research using internal systems, account information, transaction history, and other available resources.
• Apply knowledge of BSA/AML regulations, financial crime typologies, and internal policies and procedures when evaluating alerts.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported investigative case narratives documenting findings and conclusions.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation to support investigative decisions and potential regulatory review.
• Escalate complex or higher-risk cases in accordance with established procedures.
• Consistently balance productivity, accuracy, quality, and regulatory requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Stay current on relevant AML/BSA requirements, internal procedures, and emerging financial crime trends.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of overall business or functional experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in AML, BSA, Risk, Compliance, Financial Crimes, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of BSA/AML regulations, transaction monitoring, and financial crime concepts.
• Experience reviewing transactions, customer activity, alerts, or other financial data is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Strong analytical, investigative, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear and concise investigative narratives.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify inconsistencies, anomalies, and potential risk indicators.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make defensible decisions based on available information.
• Ability to work independently and manage a high volume of cases in a production-driven environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines and performance expectations.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who can work quickly without sacrificing accuracy, is comfortable with measurable production goals, and understands that AML investigations require both strong analytical skills and sound judgment. Experience with transaction monitoring systems, alert dispositioning, SAR escalation, customer due diligence, or financial crime investigations is highly valued.

Compensation

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