Experienced AML Investigator - Financial Crimes - Remote

Job Description: Application Window: Ongoing (evergreen position) Target Hiring Date: Ongoing (evergreen position)

About the Role

As a Senior AML Investigator, you'll work remotely to provide expertise in detecting suspicious financial activity, ensuring regulatory compliance, and performing quality control. You will lead investigations, supervise junior analysts, and collaborate with clients to manage financial crime risks. This role offers the opportunity to work independently while making key decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Work Arrangement This is a remote, work‑from‑home opportunity for candidates currently residing in one of our eligible states: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Texas. Please note: Remote work flexibility is not guaranteed long-term and may be subject to change based on company needs. Company-Provided Training (First Three Weeks) Virtual participation from home, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM EST. Full attendance and active engagement are required throughout this period. Core Hours (After Training) Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time (subject to operational needs).

Key Responsibilities

• 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, analyzing production data, and developing client-specific aids and training materials.
• Provide independent support to analysts with workflow items and administrative tasks as they arise.
• 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.
• Contribute 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• At least 2-3 years of relevant AML/BSA experience.
• Must currently reside in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Texas.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience in MS Excel, including pivot tables, macros, filtering, and sorting.
• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $43,888 - $69,000 annually (based on experience)
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and defined contribution retirement plan benefits
• Paid time off and holidays (in accordance with local law)
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative work environment with global exposure

About Us

AML RightSource is the leading technology-enabled managed services firm focused on fighting financial crime. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, we operate globally as a trusted partner to financial institutions, FinTechs, and corporations. Our team of 7,000+ compliance professionals combines expertise, technology, and consulting to help clients with AML/BSA, transaction monitoring, KYC, EDD, and risk management. Together, we are Reimagining Compliance. AML RightSource, LLC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position. AML RightSource may use AI tools to support candidate screening; however, all hiring decisions are made through human review. Applications may be submitted via the 'Apply' button above. We are committed to providing accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout all aspects of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please email [email protected] or discuss your needs when contacted for an interview. AML RightSource is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Recruitment Scam Alerts We’re aware of an increase in recruitment scams where individuals falsely claim to represent AML RightSource. These scammers may ask for money or personal information by offering fake job opportunities through e-mail, text message or social media. Please verify the source of any job-related communications carefully. All official AML RightSource communications are conducted through "@amlrightsource.com" email addresses. If you encounter suspicious messages, do not respond. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job