Global AML & Financial Crime Investigator

Bank of America Corporation; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America Corporation is seeking an experienced AML/Financial Crime professional to join its Global Financial Crimes Compliance team in a second-line capacity. You will work with the MLRO to investigate complex cases, assess suspicious activity, and prepare STRs for regulators and law enforcement.

You will also conduct post-investigation reviews to identify root causes, emerging risks, and control gaps.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud and/or Economic Sanctions.
• Ability to read and interpret regulatory guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Sound risk management skills with discernment and decision-making.
• Excellent time-management and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a dynamic environment; MS Office proficiency including Excel and Copilot.
• Experience working across a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end investigations of AML and financial crime cases escalated to the MLRO.
• Support MLRO in assessing suspicious activity and preparing STRs to authorities.
• Provide guidance and challenge to stakeholders on financial crime risk matters, investigation outcomes, and reporting obligations.
• Conduct post-investigation reviews and case closure assessments to identify root causes, control weaknesses, emerging risks, and trends.
• Recommend enhancements to AML controls, transaction monitoring, and customer due diligence processes.
• Track recurring themes, risk indicators, and regulatory concerns for MLRO oversight.
• Support AML risk management activities, including CRA and enterprise risk assessments.
• Monitor emerging AML, sanctions, and financial crime risks and suggest mitigations.
• Support regulatory examinations, internal audits, and responses to inquiries.
• Assist in development and implementation of AML policies, controls, and governance.
• Prepare management reporting and risk metrics for MLRO oversight.

Skills

AML investigations

Regulatory guidance understanding

Written and verbal communication

Risk management

Time management

Matrix organization experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CAMS Certification

Tools

MS Office + Copilot

Job description

Bank of America Corporation is seeking an experienced AML/Financial Crime professional to join its Global Financial Crimes Compliance team in a second-line capacity. You will work with the MLRO to investigate complex cases, assess suspicious activity, and prepare STRs for regulators and law enforcement.

You will also conduct post-investigation reviews to identify root causes, emerging risks, and control gaps.